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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
6 Steelers to follow in Aaron Rodgers' F7 Pro helmet footsteps for 2025 season
6 Steelers to follow in Aaron Rodgers' F7 Pro helmet footsteps for 2025 season Aaron Rodgers may have had his favorite helmet banned by the NFL — but his new F7 Pro model selection may be spreading through the Steelers locker room. I recently had the opportunity to interview Certor Sports CEO Jeremy Erspamer about their innovative new helmet design — and he named six Steelers set to wear the F7 Pro alongside Rodgers. Here are the six players sporting the new model this season: Roman Wilson The second-year Steelers wideout didn't have the rookie season he would've liked last year, but that isn't stopping him from wearing the new and innovative F7 Pro. Joey Porter Jr. The walking definition of a physical, lockdown man-coverage cornerback, Joey Porter Jr. will be the first Steelers DB to wear the F7 Pro in 2025. Troy Fautanu Troy Fautanu may not have ended his rookie season on his own terms, but he'll look to make a huge impact in Year 2 — while also rocking the F7 Pro in 2025. Jack Sawyer One of the biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft is rocking the F7 Pro this season — Jack Sawyer will look to serve as the latest proof that the Steelers are fantastic at scouting the OLB position. Kenneth Gainwell One of the most underrated of the Steelers' offseason additions, Kenneth Gainwell is set to wear the new F7 Pro — and will look to make a huge impact alongside fellow RBs Jaylen Warren and rookie Kaleb Johnson. T.J. Watt T.J. Watt is the biggest name Erspamer mentioned — and while he may not have shown off the state-of-the-art model at OTAs or mandatory minicamp due to his holdout, hopefully fans will get to see him rocking the F7 Pro in practice soon enough.
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
CEO behind Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' F7 Pro helmet responds to veteran frustration
CEO behind Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' F7 Pro helmet responds to veteran frustration Old habits die hard — and this couldn't be more true than for Aaron Rodgers, who had his longtime helmet model banned by the NFL this offseason. Rodgers wasn't thrilled about the switch to the newer, safer, and more innovative F7 Pro — and let reporters know about it at media availability. I recently had the opportunity to interview Certor Sports CEO Jeremy Erspamer about the F7 Pro model — and here's what he had to say in regard to veteran players, like Rodgers, giving up their old helmets: 'I feel for players like Aaron Rodgers,' Erspamer said. 'He's worn that same helmet model basically his entire career. As he said, he's never been hurt in it. I'm sure it feels like an old friend when he puts it on his head. I completely understand, from a player's perspective, that potentially causing frustration. I also understand the desire of the NFL — and for us, as helmet manufacturers — trying to develop new technology. Technology is evolving probably quicker than most people think. And the ability to protect athletes better comes along with that.' Rodgers will have plenty of time this offseason to adjust to the state-of-the-art F7 Pro — but his feedback remains valuable to Erspamer and Certor Sports as they refine both existing and in-development models. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
