NFL inks Oakley as official helmet visor provider

The National Football League—which has seemingly created sponsorships for every category imaginable, from 3D foot scanning (HP) to beds (Sleep Number)—has found a way to carve out another deal. Starting this season, Oakley becomes the league’s official helmet visor provider.The pact, which will be officially announced on Tuesday, runs four years. Financial terms were not disclosed.The NFL since 1998 has banned players from wearing tinted helmet visors, also known as shields, un