All articles tagged with #helmets
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ducks Wire
The Oregon Ducks have unveiled a new black and white uniform combination for their Week 12 game against the Wisconsin Badgers, featuring black helmets with silver trim and white jerseys paired with black pants. This new look is a variation of previous designs, marking another addition to their diverse uniform lineup this season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The NFL's transition to Nike apparel has led to an increase in the number of allowed helmets per team, with the potential for up to five different helmets by 2025. This move, while potentially lucrative for teams, has raised concerns among traditionalists who value the league's iconic and easily recognizable uniform designs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The NFL has announced that starting in 2025, teams will be allowed a third helmet option, aiming to increase overall club flexibility. Guidelines include wearing alternative helmets with authorized uniforms and ensuring historical compatibility with classic uniforms. Teams must develop their third helmet by May 1, 2025, and nearly two-thirds of NFL teams already utilized an alternative helmet in 2023.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pride Of Detroit
NFL players will have 12 new helmet options to choose from in 2024, including eight position-specific ones, with six performing so well that players wearing them will be exempt from wearing Guardian Caps in practice. The NFL and NFL Players Association have produced a graphic to educate players on the effectiveness of different helmets in lab testing. Additionally, the Detroit Lions are examining offensive line prospects in the upcoming draft, while Penei Sewell threw out the first pitch at Tigers Opening Day. The article also discusses the performance of Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates and the ongoing sports events in the Detroit area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NFL.com
The NFL will offer 12 new helmets for the 2024 season, including eight designed specifically for linemen and quarterbacks, with six performing exceptionally well in tests. Quarterbacks will have a choice between two helmets aimed at reducing the impact of head hits, while linemen will have options to mitigate blows to the forehead and front of the helmet. The league and players association aim to increase adoption of these helmets, with position-specific posters and exemptions from wearing Guardian Caps for players choosing higher-performing helmets. Additionally, six helmets are newly prohibited this year, reflecting the rapid technological changes in helmet design and materials.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, who suffered two concussions in 2022, has embraced a new Vicis helmet designed to better protect quarterbacks from head injuries. The helmet is called the Vicis Zero2 Matrix and is designed to give better protection at the back of the head, which often strikes the ground when a quarterback is knocked down. Pickett knows the stakes, as do the Steelers, and avoiding concussions goes beyond headgear. Quarterbacks need to know how to avoid contact and keep their heads from striking the ground.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is using a new helmet designed specifically for quarterbacks to help prevent concussions. The Vicis Zero2 Matrix QB helmet is fitted specifically for the quarterback's head and is designed to reduce the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which accounted for approximately half of the quarterback concussions in 2022. Pickett suffered two concussions last season and changed helmets midway through the season. The new helmet is the top-rated helmet for non-linemen and has been worn by other NFL quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKBN.com
Two men died in a motorcycle crash in Berlin Township, Ohio, after their bikes collided while traveling next to each other. Neither driver was wearing a helmet, and drugs appear to be a factor in the crash. The victims were identified as Jay Lucal, 48, and James Ogle, 53.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Uni Watch
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) has unveiled new uniforms for the 2023 season, with each team receiving a complete redesign. The PLL's outfitter, Champion, has streamlined the designs, dropping some of the more outlandish elements from previous years. The league has also confirmed that the eight teams will be assigned a city, state, or region in 2024, which could see some current teams replaced with city/team names that previously existed in the MLL.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WHIO
A man lost his leg and another suffered life-threatening injuries after two motorcycles crashed into each other in Sugar Creek Township, Ohio. The Yamaha motorcycle was traveling eastbound with a husband driving and his wife as the passenger, while the Harley Davidson motorcycle was driving westbound. The Harley Davidson traveled left of the center line and struck the Yamaha, causing both motorcycles to overturn. None of the occupants were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Big Blue View
The NFL and NFLPA announced the introduction of a quarterback-specific helmet for the 2023 season, which performed 7% better in quarterback-specific testing than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. Meanwhile, Dexter Lawrence won't report for the start of the Giants' voluntary offseason program, and rumors suggest the Giants are focused on WR and CB in the upcoming NFL Draft. Additionally, there are some hurt feelings between Saquon Barkley and the Giants, with debates over his potential holdout and pay.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The NFL and NFLPA have approved a new helmet designed to protect quarterbacks from concussions caused by helmet-to-ground impacts. The Vicis Zero2 Matrix QB helmet is expected to be available next season, but quarterbacks will have the option to use their current headgear. Tests showed that the new helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The only other position-specific helmet already approved is the Vicis Zero2-R Trench for offensive and defensive linemen. The league and NFLPA share information from helmet studies with teams so that players can make informed decisions on helmet choice.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The NFL and NFLPA have approved the first quarterback-specific helmet designed to reduce concussions, manufactured by Vicis. The helmet reduces the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The league and players' union share information from the helmet studies with teams so players can make informed decisions on helmet choice. The only other position-specific helmet already approved is the Vicis Zero2-R Trench for offensive and defensive linemen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The NFL and NFLPA have approved the first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions, manufactured by Vicis. The helmet reduces the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The only other position-specific helmet already approved is the Vicis Zero2-R Trench for offensive and defensive linemen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their throwback kelly green jerseys for at least one game this season and are asking the NFL to allow two alternate helmets. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is pushing for the league to allow the use of two alternate helmets, which would allow them to keep their regular helmets, a black alternate, and a kelly green alternate. The NFL has not yet received a formal proposal for two alternate helmets.