Pro Football Retired Players Association Names LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA’

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (December 9, 2024) – The Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) has named LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA.’ Through this corporate sponsorship, their goal is to build a safer sport for players at all levels — past, present, and future.

PFRPA members will act as ambassadors of LIGHT Helmets and be the engine of the relationship between LIGHT, the PFRPA, and the wider football community. This collaboration underscores the belief that empowering those who came before is key to the future of football.

“I looked up to these retired NFL players as heroes back when I played football, as my business career developed; and we are thrilled to be working with such a remarkable group of retired athletes to help change the equipment and associated expectations of how athletes are protected,” said Nicholas Esayian, CEO of LIGHT Helmets. “We love the game of football, the lessons it teaches, and are proud to be the fastest growing head health and technology company in the space.”

LIGHT Helmets designs, manufactures and sells helmets for all levels of play, from the NFL down to the youth level, by leveraging military and auto racing technology. The reduction in weight is a performance advantage and all plays a critical role in terms of safety, according to LIGHT Helmets.

Former NFL players, who are currently involved in promoting LIGHT Helmets, include Tony Romo, Mark Sanchez and Drew Stanton. After hanging up their cleats, retired players have a unique reference point in terms of what equipment is the best, giving them an opportunity to continue supporting the football community, even when their time on the field has come to an end.

“LIGHT Helmets is making strides in player safety across all levels of football, and this is a great opportunity for those who built the game to protect the next generation of athletes,” said PFRPA Executive Director Joe Agbasi. “This partnership affords our retired NFL players a way to stay close to football, as they inspire younger players to take safety seriously in order to enjoy life both on and off the field.”