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Football Officiating => National Football League => Topic started by: TampaSteve on September 26, 2017, 04:35:49 PM

Title: NFL Shields?
Post by: TampaSteve on September 26, 2017, 04:35:49 PM

saw SEA sherman with tinted shield on sundsy.
what is NFL rule there? - i'm out of the loop but werent tinted shields a no-no?

Title: Re: NFL Shields?
Post by: APG on September 27, 2017, 03:47:59 AM

Allowed via medical waiver

"Tinted eye shields may be worn only after the League office is supplied with appropriate medical documentation and approval is subsequently granted. The League office has final approval."

Title: Re: NFL Shields?
Post by: yarnnelg on January 14, 2018, 08:55:41 PM

They are legal in high school and college with a medical waiver.

But you have to provide the proper papers ........ You get to wear a German Helmet on Laugh In when asking that question.

Too old, too old ......

Title: Re: NFL Shields?
Post by: bama_stripes on January 16, 2018, 06:11:46 AM

I don't know about NCAA, but they're illegal under NFHS, even with a note from your mother.

Title: Re: NFL Shields?
Post by: Kalle on January 16, 2018, 06:21:48 AM

Quote from: yarnnelg on January 14, 2018, 08:55:41 PM

They are legal in high school and college with a medical waiver.

No medical waiver possible in NCAA any more.

"Eye shields. Eye shields must be clear, not tinted, and made from molded or rigid material. Eyeglasses and goggles also must be clear and not tinted. No medical exceptions are allowed."