Tuesday, July 1, 2014

NFL Prohibits Use of Non-Standard Face Masks For Upcoming Season

The NFL is cracking down on the use of non-standard face masks by players around the league.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports a league memo from NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent states the NFL will prohibit the use of non-standard/overbuilt facemasks for the 2014 season.

The memo claims that the non standard facemask are not up to NFL safety standards. The masks can add weight causing neck fatigue and provide a false sense of added protection during tackles.

Four players wore what the league would consider illegal face mask last season-Washington Redskins' Brian Orakpo, New York Giants' Marvin Austin, Arizona Cardinals' Darnell Dockett and Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware.

Any player who was medically cleared to wear the now banned masks last season will have to get new clearance for the upcoming season.

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