Post by Funkytown on Aug 9, 2019 17:09:09 GMT -6
What the heck? Another story about Antonio Brown?!?
Here we go!
Here we go!
It's the latest complication in what has become a complicated summer for Brown, from his head to his feet.
The foot injury has limited his practice time, and he has not been in camp recently as he meets with specialists. Other league sources, however, told ESPN that the helmet issue has been an ongoing battle since the start of training camp.
The NFL and NFL Players Association want players to wear helmets designed in the most effective manner to safeguard against potential head injuries.
The Raiders are "aware and supportive of Antonio Brown but [have] no further comment."
During the offseason, the NFL and NFLPA added 11 helmets to their joint list of approved equipment for this season while eliminating a grace period for other models that have fallen short in laboratory testing. By the end of last season, the NFL said 32 players were wearing helmets that now are banned. Brown was one, and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady -- who has openly complained about the rule -- was another.
Though the league and NFLPA have tested helmets since 2015, last year marked the first time they banned certain models. This season, the league is enforcing the rule and trying to make no exceptions, even saying that any player wearing a banned helmet will be subject to discipline.
The foot injury has limited his practice time, and he has not been in camp recently as he meets with specialists. Other league sources, however, told ESPN that the helmet issue has been an ongoing battle since the start of training camp.
The NFL and NFL Players Association want players to wear helmets designed in the most effective manner to safeguard against potential head injuries.
The Raiders are "aware and supportive of Antonio Brown but [have] no further comment."
During the offseason, the NFL and NFLPA added 11 helmets to their joint list of approved equipment for this season while eliminating a grace period for other models that have fallen short in laboratory testing. By the end of last season, the NFL said 32 players were wearing helmets that now are banned. Brown was one, and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady -- who has openly complained about the rule -- was another.
Though the league and NFLPA have tested helmets since 2015, last year marked the first time they banned certain models. This season, the league is enforcing the rule and trying to make no exceptions, even saying that any player wearing a banned helmet will be subject to discipline.
... and neither is this Chris guy.