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Rodgers Critiques New 'Spaceship' Helmet Amid Injury Crisis

8/13/2025

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Aaron Rodgers, the new quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, expressed his disdain for his new helmet, calling it "look like a damn spaceship." He made the switch to the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II for better safety. In the meantime, backup Mason Rudolph is stepping up as sixth-round pick Will Howard faces injury.

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Aaron Rodgers, the new quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, expressed his disdain for his new helmet, calling it "look like a damn spaceship." He made the switch to the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II for better safety. In the meantime, backup Mason Rudolph is stepping up as sixth-round pick Will Howard faces injury.