Latest round of crowdsourced innovation competition offers up to $100,000 to advance helmet technology and player protection SAN FRANCISCO — Feb. 6, 2026 — Today, at the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) ...

The NFL and NFLPA recently released the 2026 helmet laboratory testing results. The results have been shared with clubs and players and will be displayed on posters in club locker rooms. This year's ...

Kodiak Brush doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of football helmet design. “Most helmets today are designed to win lab tests, not protect players on the field,” he tells me over email.

What do the Akkadians, Greeks, Romans, and Americans all have in common? They all have combat helmets they wore in war. A warrior's best weapon is his head, and therefore needs protection. Some of the ...

The Big Ten (now 18 schools after adding USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon) has some of the most iconic helmets in college football. How do the schools rank when it comes to headgear? Here's our ...

Cleveland Browns helmet history features the unrealized CB logo, 1960’s unique brown stripes, alternate white and brown helmets, and the nostalgia-driven white face mask—each design twist celebrates ...

The Cleveland Browns’ helmet history reflects grit, tradition, and evolution. From leather caps to the iconic orange shell, each era tells a story of pride and identity. This journey honors legends, ...