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NFL responds to AB’s helmet controversy

Antonio Brown has a decision to make.

Last week, it was reported that Brown was threatening to retire unless he was allowed to wear his 10-year-old helmet, one that is no longer certified by the National Operating Committee for Standards and Athletic Equipment and thus not permitted to be worn in the NFL.

On Monday, Adam Schefter tweeted that an arbitrator ruled against Brown’s grievance to wear his old helmet.

Schefter had previously reported that Brown had a two-hour conference call with league officials on Friday to argue why he should be allowed to wear the helmet he prefers, and not one the league requires.