Those who have watched the Cowboys this summer and preseason have likely noticed something different about Ezekiel Elliott. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with the veteran running back’s play — though he is fully recovered from a knee injury suffered last fall.
Elliott is actually using a different helmet for the first time in his seven-year career. The 27-year-old previously wore Riddell’s Speedflex. He will play the 2022 season using their new helmet, the Axiom. Compared to helmets we’re used to seeing players wear on NFL fields, this sleek but futuristic-looking metal cap can be a bit jarring to take in at first glance:
