FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might be calling his first audible of the season -- to a new helmet.
Citing a combination of improved comfort and potentially more safety, Brady has reluctantly kept his old Riddell VSR-4 helmet in his locker for an updated model. Brady could still have worn his old helmet for one more season, but under new NFL safety guidelines, the model wouldn't be allowed after that.
"I've been wearing a very old helmet for a long period of time, but it's worked pretty well, too.