Antonio Brown Helmet Grievance Finally Addressed By The NFL

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Brown could be risking away his hard-earned cash.

Antonio Brown has Oakland Raiders fans worried right now as he has essentially threatened them with an early retirement over the fact that he can't wear the helmet he wants to. Brown filed a grievance against the league last week and as of right now, he is awaiting a ruling from an arbitrator. It's a truly bizarre situation that fans want to see resolved as soon as possible.

Earlier today, we reported that Brown has now said he is willing to wear any helmet given to him but he wants to make the league liable in case he somehow ends up with an injury. Now, the NFL is finally getting involved in all of this as spokesperson Brian McCarthy took to Twitter to explain what could happen if Brown doesn't oblige.

“The player can’t practice or play in games with equipment that’s not approved,” McCarthy explained. “If he doesn’t play or practice, he is in breach of his contract and doesn’t get paid. NFL policy is that helmets have to be certified by NOSCAE. They don’t certify equipment that’s older than 10 years.”

This story is developing so stay tuned for all of the latest updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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