Six years later, he's the lead designer on Schutt's latest helmet, the F7, an innovative new design that's likely to become the latest salvo in the helmet industry's anti-concussion arms race.

The new Schutt F7 helmet (left), with its exterior plates, looks significantly different than more traditional helmets. Paul Lukas. Paul Lukas Jan 18, 2017, 12:00 AM ET. Close.

Several Steelers — including T.J. Watt and Roman Wilson — are joining Aaron Rodgers in switching to the innovative F7 Pro helmet in 2025.

PLAINFIELD, Ind., April 14, 2025--The National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released the annual Helmet Laboratory Testing Performance Results, and Certor Sports ...