14 best NFL throwback helmets of all time
Which one is your favorite?
Sports blog information from USA TODAY.
Which one is your favorite?
The Denver Broncos have unveiled a cool, new snow-capped helmet
The weather in Denver can be frightful, but Broncos fans are sure to find the team’s new helmets delightful.
Check out the snow-capped helmets Denver unveiled on Tuesday.
All in the 🥶 details. pic.twitter.com/VwYdg22DY2
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 25, 2023
Old school with a modern twist.#Snowcapped | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/6V6Kg84E6U
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 25, 2023
Kept these on ice. 🥶🧊
Introducing our new #Snowcapped Alt Helmet: pic.twitter.com/Iu5VU20pZ1
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 25, 2023
NFL’s headgear hierarchy
Teams can finally wear alternate helmets in 2022.
Last July, the NFL announced it was finally lifting its ban on alternate helmets. A year later, teams are now unveiling those alternates to be debuted this season, and fans are pumped.
While some teams have rich histories and awesome throwbacks to pull from in the design of their new shells, other teams opted for brand new looks. Most of the reaction is excitement, but not every helmet stacks up the same. Some are simply better than others. So let’s rank them.
For the purposes of this, I’m only ranking helmets — not the complete alternate uniform. The biggest determining factor was which helmet I would most want to wear if I was a player. But nostalgia and creativity also played a part. Let’s get into it.