In an effort to reduce head injuries, the NFL has a rule that players are only allowed to use a single helmet per season. It’s up for debate as to whether or not that rule actually helps limit head injuries.
Because of the rule, teams are limited with their throwback uniform options because an old jersey design might clash with a current helmet design. That might change as early as next season.
“There will be no change for the 2020 season,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ProFootballTalk.com. “There are ongoing discussions for a potential change for the 2021 season, but no decisions have been made.”
To work around the one helmet rule, the Broncos remove their current logo stickers and replace them with their throwback “D” logo for Color Rush games. The color of the current helmet is much darker than the classic design, though. If the rule is changed in 2021, Denver could start wearing helmets with a light blue design.
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