Falcons bringing back throwback uniforms for three games in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons don't appear to be getting new uniforms anytime soon, but they are bringing back their throwback jerseys with the classic red helmets for three games this season, the team announced on Tuesday morning. All three of these games happen to be in prime time.
The Falcons will wear their old-school uniforms for their Week 6 "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Buffalo Bills at home on October 13. Next, the team will wear the jerseys in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Thursday Night Football."
Lastly, the Falcons will wear their throwbacks against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. This December 29 game will also air in prime time on ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
Falcons 2025 throwback uniform schedule
The Falcons still have a week off before players arrive for the start of training camp. Both rookies and veterans are set to arrive on July 23, with the team's first practice coming on July 24.
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