When the Bengals first introduced alternate uniforms consisting of white shirts and pants with black stripes on both, a key piece was missing. A change in league rules will make this part a reality. The Bengals have announced that they will use a white helmet (possibly with black stripes) in 2022. Like other minor appearances, he will appear a few times throughout the season. But those occasions will be memorable, with the Bengals for the first time in franchise history wearing something other than orange helmets during a game. For nearly a decade, the league insisted players use one helmet and one helmet only for the entire season. It had to do with concussion prevention. It never made much sense, especially with college programs like Oregon sporting 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 old looks from the Patriots and Buccaneers. For any team that hasn’t yet taken advantage of the new ability to have a second helmet, what are you waiting for?
