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13 Aug 2025, 01:27

Aaron Rodgers Expresses Discontent with New NFL Helmet Rules

  • Aaron Rodgers is unhappy with the new NFL helmets due to adaptation issues.
  • The helmet he is using looks unusual and does not fit his old style.
  • Rodgers is eager to establish connections with younger teammates on the team.

Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Rodgers continues to adapt to the new conditions in the team, including the new helmet that he is required to wear due to changes in NFL regulations regarding equipment.

Rodgers, the oldest player in the league, had been using the helmet Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD, but after that model did not meet the new safety standards, it was banned. The quarterback now uses the helmet Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II, which, in his words, looks like "a spaceship. "

In a conversation with journalists, Rodgers noted that he does not like the new helmet. "I am trying to change it, but it is still in the process. It looks like some sort of spaceship," said Rodgers. He also added that the helmet he used earlier does not fit the new helmet.

Despite the difficulties with the new helmet, Rodgers is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint training. "It's good to compete with another team, especially since you get the chance to play against non-stereotypical defenses," he said.

Rodgers is also trying to establish relationships with the new teammates who were still kids when he started his career 20 years ago. He emphasizes the importance of communicating with all the team players.

Tags: Sport/American football

Articles on this topic:

  • apnews.com - Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers eager for helmet switch: ‘It looks like a spaceship’
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