The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone scrambling for ways to make life safer. The NFL is no different as it is working with Oakley to create face shields that will enable players to stay healthy and comfortable while engaged in the contact sport.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network provided an update Thursday, saying while the league would like for its players to wear the face shields it will not require them to do so.
Update on the face shields the NFL developed with Oakley to prevent the spread of Covid: The expectation is they will be recommended but NOT required for players, a source informed of talks between the NFL and NFLPA says. The league had been pushing for them to be worn by all. pic.twitter.com/ikar8AmEF0
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 23, 2020
The designs were released earlier this month.