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Aaron Rodgers Switches to New Helmet After NFL Bans His Signature Model

The four-time MVP donned a Schutt F7 Pro at Steelers minicamp after his longtime Air XP Pro Q11 LTD was banned for failing the league’s safety tests

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Overview

  • Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 5 and immediately took part in mandatory minicamp
  • The NFL and NFLPA’s annual safety study prohibited seven helmet models for 2025-26, including Rodgers’s preferred Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD
  • After his signature helmet was blacklisted, Rodgers tested the Schutt F7 Pro during his first Steelers practice session
  • He voiced frustration over the new headgear, saying he “can’t stand” it but noted he’s successfully adapted to different helmets before
  • The quarterback, who also recently revealed his marriage, has time before the regular season to find a league-approved helmet that fits