Tom Brady Spotted In A New Helmet As His Old Headgear Will Soon Be Banned Due To Safety Concerns

Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Tom Brady was spotted sporting a new helmet during Patriots practice on Sunday. The change comes as Brady's usual helmet is set to be banned from the league after the 2018 season after tests conducted by the NFL. Brady has played with the same helmet for most of his career, and won't have to make the switch until 2019. While the New England Patriots prepare for the 2018 season in training camp, a new helmet worn by Tom Brady in practice indicates that he's already getting ready for 2019 and beyond. Brady was spotted at Patriots practice testing out some new headgear on Sunday, which the Twitter account Helmet Stalker identified as a Riddell Precision Fit SpeedFlex with and SF-2BD-SW facemask and a Riddell softcup chinstrap.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: This pit crew member got hit by a race car — here's why he still loves his jobSee Also:The Patriots gave Tom Brady the chance to earn an extra $5 million this year, but it may come with a subtle message about his futureTony Dungy explains the simple reason why NFL players hold out for new and bigger contractsHow to bet every NFL team before the seasons starts — and the best bet on the board in every divisionSEE ALSO: We ranked every NFL team's quarterback situation heading into the 2018 season