Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) shouts before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Palmer went through 20 sticks of eye black last season, at a cost of $3 per stick. This season, though, the 5-foot-11, 225-pound senior has to find a different look.

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Eye black is one of the most common accessories football players wear during games, but not everyone knows why. The belief is that eye back can reduce how much glare reaches a player’s eyes ...