Revenge of the Birds
Some believe the Arizona Cardinals’ helmet is one of the cleanest-looking in the league. Others have stated that it is boring and mundane.
Does it mean their helmets have to remain this way?
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It’s a Cardinal bird head on a solid white helmet. No striping, no graphics, no checkered pattern as a backdrop or portions of the Arizona state flag.
Here at Revenge of the Birds, we wanted to see what was new out there. Concept helmets. Done by folks who love graphics and computer programs, but aren’t interested in taking on a 245-pound linebacker.
NFL teams must keep their primary uniforms for five years, and then can make changes upon league approval. Both of the primary uniforms in the Cardinals’ wardrobe will stay the same from 2025-2027, as they’re not eligible for a uniform redesign until 2028. However, it’s still possible for the Cardinals to unveil new alternate/throwback uniforms in 2026 or 2027, if they choose to do so.
Each NFL club may have three helmet designs they can use in any combination. Plus, they can have one retro uniform/helmet. Currently, the Cardinals have a white helmet with cardinal bird logo on both sides with gray facemask, a sand-colored helmet with red facemask, part of the rivalries uniforms, and a solid black helmet with black facemask.
All three helmets feature a right and left facing cardinal bird head. This is so the face of the bird will always be facing forward towards their opponent.
We dug, and then dug some more, drank some beer, played the latest Call of Duty, and came up with a few more concept helmets. Let us know which are your favs.
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Blackout by Empire Graphics
The gloss black is awesome by its self, but the Cardinal head is actually dark gray with a complete red outline. The eye has gone from white to red as well. At first the gray facemask was questioned why it wasn’t black or red, but it does tie in with the gray bird. Bottom back neck pad has imprinted “Cardinals” in red.
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The Sheen of the Red by fity.club
A lot of new car manufacturers offer a bright red with a lofty sheen. This is that. Same side panel cardinal head logo with a thin white outline, which it needs. Using the yellow facemask is genius with this look.
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Bird Eye View by Ultimate Effects
This is actually a solid black helmet, but the cardinal head has been supersized. Have seen a similar one with a white facemask, but the red one shown here doesn’t distract the eye away from the side panels.
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Aztecs R Us by Judge Fredd
Matte red helmet with various Aztec designs and graphics that encompass the entire dome.
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Commando by The Helmet Company
Matte red helmet with an outline of the cardinal logo in black only. Everything to do with the facemask is in black. Has an industrial/military look.
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