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Door opens for Chargers to wear throwback uniforms in 2022

The Los Angeles Chargers might be set up to don their classic uniforms.

The Chargers have arguably the best uniforms in the NFL, but the threads that the team wore back in the day still ranked near the top.

It just so happens that Los Angeles might be able to bring them back as early as 2022, thanks to a new rule change.

The NFL sent a memo that said the league will allow teams to wear two different helmets starting in 2022. This changes a rule that previously prevented teams from wearing more than one type of helmet.

Now, with the league allowing two helmets per player, it provides more variety in jersey and helmet options.

Therefore, could we possibly see these in two seasons?

NFL might change single helmet rule in 2021

If a possible NFL rule change goes through, the Broncos might be allowed to start wearing throwback light blue helmets in 2021.

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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