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When the Bengals first introduced alternate uniforms consisting of white shirts and pants with black stripes on both, one key piece was missing. A change in league rules will make this piece a reality.
The Bengals have announced they will use a white helmet (probably with black stripes) in 2022.
Like other minor appearances, he will appear several times throughout the season. But those occasions will be memorable, marking the first time in franchise history that the Bengals have worn anything other than orange helmets during a game.
For nearly a decade, the league insisted that players use one helmet, and one helmet only, for the entire season. It had something to do with preventing concussions. It never made much sense, especially with college programs like Oregon having a different helmet every week.
Now it will make sense – and a lot of money. People will buy these alternate helmets, from the new red Texans helmet to the new black Saints black helmet to the new white Bengals helmet to the vintage Patriots and Buccaneers type looks. For any team that hasn’t yet taken advantage of the new opportunity to have a second helmet, what are you waiting for?
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