Black NFL Players Still Wear Their Hair in Locs Despite the Challenges:
N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face ...
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NFL Players Embrace Dreadlocks Amid Hair ChallengesNearly 18% of NFL players wear dreadlocks or braids despite helmet issues and tackle risks, expressing identity on and off the field.
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- About one in five active NFL players sports dreadlocks or braided hair as a form of personal expression.
- Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers has maintained his dreadlocks for eight years, attending to their regular care.
- NFL uniform rules are stricter than in other leagues, limiting players’ freedom to style their hair.
- Players use their hairstyles to showcase individuality during games, public appearances, and on social media.
I just think your hair is part of your strength, and I like the way it looks on me.— Aaron Jones, star running back for the Green Bay Packers, in a phone interview.
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