In 2022, the NFL began requiring their use in preseason practices. At first, only linemen and linebackers were required to wear them. By 2024, the league mandated all players except quarterbacks ...

Now imagine throwing uncomfortable shoulder pads into the mix ... It's one we should be glad we can avoid. NFL DRAFT GRADES: Recap all NFL Draft picks, grades and analysis for all 32 teams.

NFL DRAFT GRADES: Recap all NFL Draft picks ... There were no scuffles in the first day players were allowed to wear shoulder pads and make some contact. It's going to be hard to gauge Miami's ...

But the visual profiles of some NFL football ... rectilinear pads connected by fabric. There seems to be good reason to encourage their use. Using data collected from all 32 teams, the league ...