What are the 12 new helmets available for NFL 2024 season?
With safety on the mind, the NFL and NFLPA have announced a new selection of innovative head gear for players ahead of the new campaign.
The National Football League and NFL Players Association have unveiled an impressive array of 12 new helmets for the 2024 season. Among these cutting-edge designs are five helmets that have surpassed all previous safety standards, marking a significant milestone in helmet innovation within the league.
NFL players will once again be wearing new helmets this coming season, as annual helmet testing yielded five new models that tested better than any helmet ever worn in the league. In total, 12 new helmets will be available to players, including eight new position-specific models.… pic.twitter.com/4rGGgjsNEo
— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2024
Notably, this season sees the introduction of eight position-specific helmets, tailored to mitigate the unique impacts experienced by players in different roles on the field. You can see the promotional material provided.
Quarterbacks and linemen will have a range of tailored helmets available to them with more positions to come in the next couple of years
NFL Executive Vice President Jeff Miller
What’s new with the NFL helmets?
Among the standout additions are the LIGHT Gladiator (ATK) and Xenith Orbit Pro, developed by recipients of the NFL Helmet Challenge, a prestigious competition aimed at fostering innovation in helmet design, and which carries with it $3 million. Their inclusion in the highest-performing section of this year’s rankings underscores the league’s commitment to collaborating with leading engineers and material scientists to push the boundaries of safety technology.
While celebrating the introduction of these groundbreaking helmets, it’s also worth noting that six previous models have been prohibited for the 2024 season. Despite their initial high performance, the evolving standards demonstrate the continuous pursuit of excellence in player safety.
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