BREAKING: Arbitrator Rules Against Antonio Brown's Request On Using Old Helmet

BREAKING: Arbitrator Rules Against Antonio Brown’s Request On Using Old Helmet

August 12, 2019, 4:44pm EST (Updated: April 27, 2023, 6:03pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Will Antonio Brown go through with his threat to retire from the game of football?

We shall see, because on Monday, it was reported that an arbitrator had denied his grievance on wanting to wear an old style helmet that is no longer approved by the league.

Mike Jones of USA Today shared the news:

According to to two sources, the arbitrator has ruled against Antonio Brown in his grievance to wear the old helmet.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) August 12, 2019

#Raiders WR Antonio Brown’s grievance over his helmet was denied by an arbitrator, source said (as @ByMikeJones reported). After months of fighting it, he’ll have to wear an approved helmet this season, barring a long-shot legal challenge. Otherwise he can’t play, or get paid.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 12, 2019

Brown has been away from the Raiders since news broke of his frostbitten feet that has kept him on the sidelines and unable to practice with the team.