Starting in 2025, Aaron Rodgers was forced by the NFL to change the helmet model he had been using since his time playing for the Green Bay Packers. Although he has expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, the league has ignored him.
Now, during training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the quarterback reiterated that he is not happy. “Yeah. I still don’t like it. No, I don’t like it. I’m trying to change it. We’re in the process still. Looks like a spaceship out there. I’ve got to change it. The face mask doesn’t fit the helmet because it’s an old face mask obviously just like I’m old. We’re trying to find the right helmet.”
The former Super Bowl quarterback used a Schutt helmet model for two decades, but the main issue is that this version no longer meets the NFL’s safety standards, so he will have to switch helmets for this season.
Aaron Rodgers forced to ditch beloved helmet due to NFL safety rules
In recent weeks, Aaron Rodgers has been mocked on social media for how he looks wearing the helmet. In fact, popular memes have portrayed him as if he were an astronaut or a cartoon space character.
As we’ve mentioned, the quarterback has voiced his dissatisfaction multiple times during training camp, emphasizing how difficult it is to adjust after years of using the same equipment.
As the season approaches, Rodgers will have to adapt to a new helmet model while maintaining his performance on the field, a challenge that adds extra tension to an already intense preparation period.
Whether the new helmet will affect his accuracy and vision on the field remains to be seen. It’s a very interesting factor to watch, with all eyes on Rodgers to lift the Steelers’ offense.