GREEN BAY (WLUK) — The Green Bay Packers may have a new helmet to pair with the 1950s throwback uniforms, according to a website which tracks sports team’s logos and uniforms.
Sportslogos.net says “it appears Green Bay is on the verge of wearing the first airbrushed helmet in NFL history, one that mimics the yellow leather helmets the franchise wore in 1950.”
The Packers said Friday they have nothing to announce about the uniforms, according to a spokesperson.
The Packers introduced the green jerseys and pants in 2021. Since then, the team has removed the decals from the usual yellow helmet, and changed the green facemasks to gray. The uniform is based on the gear the team wore from 1950-53.
In 2010-11, the Packers worn plain brown helmets — meant to echo leather helmets — with the 1929-era throwback uniforms. However, when the NFL limited teams to using one helmet shell, that was discontinued. A plain yellow helmet was later paired with the blue and yellow jerseys with the front number inside a circle.
The league has since changed the rules, allowing teams to have up to three helmets.
The Packers also have a white helmet, paired with a white jersey and pants. The set, dubbed “Winter Warning,” debuted last year against Houston.