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The NFL announced on Thursday that teams will now have the option to have two alternate helmet designs for the season. The league has had a rule in place since 2013 that banned teams from having more than one helmet due to concussion concerns.
With the new ruling, starting in 2022, NFL teams can break out some of their favorite throwback uniforms with matching helmets. Throwback uniforms and helmets are always big conversation starters among NFL fans on social media.
Having said that, there are a few designs that were particularly spectacular when they were rolled out. Here's a look at five helmet designs to look forward to, following the rule change.
5 NFL throwback helmets worth waiting for
#1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Bucco Bruce creamsicle throwback helmet
As soon as it was announced that the NFL would once again allow the throwback jerseys and helmets, everyone started talking about the Buccaneers' infamous creamsicle throwback uniforms.
These helmets were originally worn from 1976 to 1996, before the Buccaneers made the change to pewter. Last worn as a throwback in 2012, these helmets were white with the "Bucco Bruce" mascot on the side and an orange and red stripe through the center.
#2 Dallas Cowboys' "White Helmet with Blue Star" throwback helmet
The Dallas Cowboys' throwback helmet is one of the most loved in the NFL. The classic, clean white helmet with a dark blue star and dark stripe down the middle was a touch of elegant simplicity, last worn on Thanksgiving 2012.
#3 New England Patriots' "Pat the Patriot" throwback helmet
The New England Patriots' "Pat the Patriot" throwback helmet might be making a comeback in 2022. The logo features a man who appears to be dressed as a Continental Army member bending down like a center, waiting to hike the ball. "Pat the Patriot" was the official team logo from 1960 to 1992, after which it changed to its current logo.
#4 Seattle Seahawks' "Original Silver" throwback helmet
The Seattle Seahawks' iconic silver helmets with the subtle blue and green seahawk adorned on the side might take the field in 2022. The design was the Seattle Seahawks' original helmet and was worn until 2002. The modern day version of the Seahawks helmet features a bright blue and neon green design.
#5 Philadelphia Eagles' "Kelly Green" throwback helmet
Since NFL teams had to submit an alternate uniform and helmet option to league offices, the Eagles won't be able to sport the Kelly Green until the 2023 season. In 2022, Philadelphia submitted black uniforms and helmets for approval.
The "Kelly Green" throwback is one of the more iconic helmets in the league. The Eagles last wore the Kelly Green helmets in a throwback game in 2010. The team switched to the current dark/midnight green in 1996.
