Riddell is part of BRG Sports, which is owned by Fenway Partners, a private equity firm based in New York. While there is no official helmet of the NFL, Riddell and Schutt dominate the field and the broader high school and college markets.

Who bought Schutt?

Schutt Sports' CEO Robert Erb called the proposed settlement and the company's new ownership — it was acquired by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Platinum Equity for $33.1 million in December — a "rebirth." "It's a brand new company with brand new funding," Erb said.

Does Riddell recondition Schutt helmets?

Helmet Reconditioning by AHR

The inside pads, airliners, and overall structure of the helmet can become damaged, rendering the helmet unusable. ... We can recondition helmets of any manufacturer including Riddell, Schutt, and Xenith, and are committed to providing the highest level of customer service.