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When Chicago Bears linemen took to the practice fields this week, their helmets were enclosed in what looked like rubber bumpers. They’re called Guardian Caps, a soft-shelled helmet cover the Bears and other NFL teams are trying out in an attempt to reduce the impact on players’ heads that comes with the repetitive blows of football.
(José M. Osorio)
Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (72) works out during practice on, Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive tackle Badara Traore (79), defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72) and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90) warms up with other players during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) and Chicago Bears offensive guard Arlington Hambright (71) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (70) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Sam Kamara (78), defensive back Tre Roberson (31) and linebacker Caleb Johnson (92) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
