Patriots coach Bill Belichick said players are experimenting with utilizing a face shield as a precautionary measure to protect against the coronavirus.
“I think we have some guys that will wear them and some guys that won’t,” he said Monday morning, the first day of the team’s padded practices.
According to Belichick, the face shield is “an optional piece of equipment” players can add to their helmet. All members of the roster have been given the opportunity to test it out during Phases 1 and 2, which largely consisted of conditioning, walkthroughs, and individual drills.