Bears unveil orange helmet for NFL 2022

The Chicago Bears to join the alternate helmet craze with an orange design

[{"selector":"#anim-630ea765-1399-423a-81c7-59e7f9c9a9bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.78435878959599%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The team unveiled a new alternate orange helmet that will be worn twice during the 2022 season.

[{"selector":"#anim-b4ef1670-4443-48db-b19d-bf94d39cc7c8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.513067803279288%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

They'll debut the orange helmet on Thursday Night Football game versus Washington Commanders in Week 6,

[{"selector":"#anim-99cba9ad-65f6-430c-b6a0-e52607a43f53 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.41776371792848%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

and they'll wear it again on the eve of Halloween against Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

[{"selector":"#anim-2f920920-79ae-4468-aa1d-287cb5ce1ff8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.258873740249594%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey said in a statement, "We're not looking to overhaul it."

[{"selector":"#anim-1e4117e2-9c3c-48bc-8230-8b050f88f1a7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.65998448423911%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

He continued, "I'm very excited about this modification."

[{"selector":"#anim-a739c8d6-9833-4a3e-8fe1-a42f4baa0193 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.70447470684872%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The new Bears helmet is orange and was inspired by the 's decals.

[{"selector":"#anim-677859b9-86b6-4f9a-b49c-322240814a09 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.335635703040737%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The uniform accompanying the new orange helmet is an alternate orange jersey and white pants,

[{"selector":"#anim-27e665a9-7437-49d8-bd8d-f375b139cc0c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.720671463199809%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

which the Bears have worn in the recent past.

[{"selector":"#anim-5337ad43-6197-4152-8f6f-8966a3627362 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.258873740249594%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Chicago recently wore throwback uniforms honoring their 1936 team, but the new orange helmet breaks this tradition

[{"selector":"#anim-6d51eeda-fb0a-4494-a484-9432e56ce294 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.18564296968982%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The Bears, as well as many other NFL teams, have taken advantage of the alternate helmets available after the NFL revised its policy.

[{"selector":"#anim-034ed1fa-b6ad-41d1-a623-0692b83ddc3b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-3.202760176911313%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The new rule, in place since last season, rescinds the one-shell rule.

[{"selector":"#anim-9dee76ad-8773-4cad-899f-a19a952fea58 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.258873740249594%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]