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Barry Werner

Report: NFL will recommend, not require players to wear face shields

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.

The designs were released earlier this month.

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