ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: Ken Willard #40 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by Don Hansen #58 and Tommy Nobis #60 of the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game October 29, 1972 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Willard played for 49ers from 1965-73. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons fans have seen new uniforms and a steady dose of throwback uniforms over the past few seasons. Something that most fans have wanted is the original red helmets.
The NFL has finally lifted its one helmet rule that was put in place a little under a decade ago.