Dobbs has a cover on his helmet because it is a Guardian Cap, a soft-shell helmet cover designed to reduce the risk of concussions and other head injuries. The Guardian Cap fits over a standard helmet and helps to absorb some of the impacts during collisions. This safety measure became allowed for use in NFL games starting in 2024, after being permitted only in practices since 2020. Dobbs began wearing this cover after recovering from a concussion, embracing it to better protect his brain from injury as the 2025 NFL season started. The cover is intended not only to improve safety but can also provide some comfort by reducing heat emitted from the helmet.
