NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 24
Regular Season and Postseason Practices

Section 1(c)
Practice Rules

(c)

For purposes of this Article and Article 23, a “padded practice” shall be defined as a practice in which players are required to wear helmets and shoulder pads, in addition to any other equipment required by the Club, subject to the exceptions set forth in Article 23, Section 7(e).