Two years after alternate helmets designs were approved to return to the NFL, the league has further expanded its uniform policy to allow for a third helmet to be added to the teams' uniform closets.

It almost doesn’t matter that a better helmet may be possible. By Noah Cohan. Nov 26, 2023 5:45 AM. Fans pose with a novelty helmet on Nov. 5. Andreas Arnold/picture alliance via Getty Images.

Players will have more position-specific helmet models for QBs and linemen next season. About 10 percent of players must change their helmets. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.