July 25, 2025
As NFL training camps ramp up across the league, Aaron Rodgers is making headlines—not for his throws, but for what’s on his head.
Rodgers, the 4-time MVP and current quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has officially settled on a new @schuttsports helmet after his long-preferred model was banned by the NFL ahead of the 2025 season due to updated safety standards.
🪖 A Helmet He “Can’t Stand”
At Steelers minicamp earlier this offseason, Rodgers was seen wearing a Schutt helmet model approved by the league—but he wasn’t happy about it.
“I can’t stand the helmet,” Rodgers admitted bluntly at the time.
“It’s stiff. It doesn’t move with me. It’s not what I’m used to.”
The issue? Rodgers had long worn an older Schutt Air XP Pro Q10 variant—one grandfathered in for years but finally phased out under the NFL’s evolving player safety guidelines. With that helmet no longer on the approved list, he was forced to experiment with alternatives.
🔄 New Camp, New Look
Fast forward to the opening of Steelers training camp, and Rodgers was spotted in a noticeably different helmet—still Schutt-branded, but closer in shape, structure, and feel to his old setup.
Photos show that the new model features a lower-profile shell and a simplified facemask, echoing the fit and visibility he had become accustomed to during his long run in Green Bay and brief stint with the Jets.
The change in design appears to be a compromise between NFL safety regulations and Rodgers’ own desire for comfort and familiarity.
🛠️ Equipment Matters — Especially for Rodgers
Rodgers has always been particular about his gear. From his cleats to his chinstrap, he’s known for being highly in tune with how his equipment affects his play and feel on the field.
While most quarterbacks would quietly adapt, Rodgers isn’t one to let comfort take a back seat—and as someone who’s returning from a torn Achilles suffered early in the 2023 season, helmet feel and vision may carry extra importance this year.
🧠 Safety Meets Preference
The NFL’s push for safer equipment is ongoing, and helmet manufacturers like Schutt and Riddell continue to innovate with player input. Rodgers’ situation highlights the constant balancing act between league-mandated safety and player preference—especially for veterans who have built routines over decades.
🟡⚫ What It Means for the Steelers
Rodgers enters his first full season with Pittsburgh aiming to lead a young but talented team to the playoffs. And if the helmet change is any indication, he’s still adjusting—mentally and physically—to life after injury and a new environment.
But one thing’s for sure: he’ll be doing it in a helmet that feels just a little more like “the old days.”
Follow @Steelers and @schuttsports for more updates from training camp.
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