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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: Where are the Commanders after revealing new uniforms?
Weaving past and presentWe're adding back the Super Bowl Era threads to our uniform rotation It's fashion week in the NFL. Well, not really, but that's what it felt like with two teams, including the Washington Commanders, introducing either new alternate uniforms or helmets. Several other NFL teams will reveal alternate jerseys this month. For Washington, it was a historic day when the franchise unveiled its new look, which was actually quite similar to its old one. The Commanders, who introduced new uniforms in 2022 when the franchise underwent a questionable rebranding, will bring back their Super Bowl-era uniforms as alternates for next season. Washington will wear the uniforms at least three times — all in prime time. The Commanders will reportedly make the alternates permanent in 2026. So, with the Commanders and New Orleans Saints getting new gear for 2025, Nate Davis of USA Today ranked all 32 NFL teams' uniforms. Davis was rather harsh with the Commanders, ranking them No. 30. First, let's look at those new uniforms again: Now, here's what Davis said about the Commanders: Been a turbulent few years, the franchise mothballing its long-worn uniforms – which it was finally compelled to do – in favor of the barebones 'Washington Football Team' interim versions and then the semi-disastrous rollout of the Commanders rebranding. The current road jerseys with the gradient numbering remain eyesores. The original black Commanders alternates are pretty slick, the D.C. flag on the sleeves a nice detail, but many fans think it's too similar to the Steelers. Personally, I've never minded that the franchise retained its traditional colors, including the return of gold pants in 2024, to keep some linkage to its glory days − though some believe it would have been best to make a complete break from its 87-year run using a nickname that's defined as a racial slur. Little chance of such a pivot now, the team essentially readopting the uniforms from its glory years Wednesday. The only noticeable difference in the new alternates, which resemble what the team wore in its four Super Bowl appearances between the 1982 and '91 seasons is the current Commanders "W" logo standing in for the former Indian head insignia. Lots of thoughts here. Let's stress, as we always do, that rankings are subjective. This is Davis's opinion. Sorry, but he's wrong here. There's no way you can rank these uniforms near the bottom of the NFL. Sure, these alternates will not be the primary uniforms next season, which could hurt their ranking. Washington dropped the name and logo, so why would the franchise need a "complete break" from its past? The uniform rollout was universally popular amongst the fan base. Do you realize how hard that is to do? Even those who remain upset about the name loved that Washington will look a lot more familiar. It will be interesting to see where the Commanders rank next season, when these uniforms are reportedly set to become permanent. Look on the bright side: Washington was ranked dead last in 2024.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: Where are the Commanders after revealing new uniforms?
Weaving past and presentWe're adding back the Super Bowl Era threads to our uniform rotation It's fashion week in the NFL. Well, not really, but that's what it felt like with two teams, including the Washington Commanders, introducing either new alternate uniforms or helmets. Several other NFL teams will reveal alternate jerseys this month. For Washington, it was a historic day when the franchise unveiled its new look, which was actually quite similar to its old one. The Commanders, who introduced new uniforms in 2022 when the franchise underwent a questionable rebranding, will bring back their Super Bowl-era uniforms as alternates for next season. Washington will wear the uniforms at least three times — all in prime time. The Commanders will reportedly make the alternates permanent in 2026. So, with the Commanders and New Orleans Saints getting new gear for 2025, Nate Davis of USA Today ranked all 32 NFL teams' uniforms. Davis was rather harsh with the Commanders, ranking them No. 30. First, let's look at those new uniforms again: Now, here's what Davis said about the Commanders: Been a turbulent few years, the franchise mothballing its long-worn uniforms – which it was finally compelled to do – in favor of the barebones 'Washington Football Team' interim versions and then the semi-disastrous rollout of the Commanders rebranding. The current road jerseys with the gradient numbering remain eyesores. The original black Commanders alternates are pretty slick, the D.C. flag on the sleeves a nice detail, but many fans think it's too similar to the Steelers. Personally, I've never minded that the franchise retained its traditional colors, including the return of gold pants in 2024, to keep some linkage to its glory days − though some believe it would have been best to make a complete break from its 87-year run using a nickname that's defined as a racial slur. Little chance of such a pivot now, the team essentially readopting the uniforms from its glory years Wednesday. The only noticeable difference in the new alternates, which resemble what the team wore in its four Super Bowl appearances between the 1982 and '91 seasons is the current Commanders "W" logo standing in for the former Indian head insignia. Lots of thoughts here. Let's stress, as we always do, that rankings are subjective. This is Davis's opinion. Sorry, but he's wrong here. There's no way you can rank these uniforms near the bottom of the NFL. Sure, these alternates will not be the primary uniforms next season, which could hurt their ranking. Washington dropped the name and logo, so why would the franchise need a "complete break" from its past? The uniform rollout was universally popular amongst the fan base. Do you realize how hard that is to do? Even those who remain upset about the name loved that Washington will look a lot more familiar. It will be interesting to see where the Commanders rank next season, when these uniforms are reportedly set to become permanent. Look on the bright side: Washington was ranked dead last in 2024.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL uniform rankings: How do the Titans stack up?
The NFL has strict policies on uniforms and each team must adhere to the guidelines or face repercussions. This year, the league updated some of those policies, allowing teams to wear alternate uniforms four times this season instead of three, and they changed the rule on mixing classic uniforms with alternate helmets. In addition, they announced that the AFC East and NFC West will wear new "Rivalries" jerseys in 2025, a collaboration between Nike and the NFL. The uniforms are said to be similar to the NBA's "City Edition" and the MLB's "City Connect" jerseys. Teams will be added in increments each year until 2028, so that every NFL team has a "Rivalries" jersey. Advertisement The Tennessee Titans announced changes to their uniforms in 2025, making "Titans blue" the primary color on their home jerseys instead of navy. The Titans haven't made a ton of changes to their look over the last 25 years, but the players and fans seem to appreciate this update. Outside of Nashville, though, where do the Titans' jerseys stack up against the rest of the league? USA Today's Nate Davis analyzed and ranked each team's uniform, and the Titans dropped from their previous ranking. Previous ranking: 23Current ranking: 29While teams like the Panthers are something of a mess, the Titans seem to at least understand less is more – though even that's problematic to a degree. They wore seven combinations in 2024, most notably the glorious Houston Oilers throwbacks, but had several more permutations at their disposal. However the Oilers unis won't come out of the closet this season – yes, the Titans left Texas in 1997 and took their branding with them – and 'Titans Blue' will become the primary home color (instead of navy). The whole thing is probably moot given a major redesign seems to be coming in 2026. Considering that last month the Titans' uniforms were voted among the worst in the league, it's not overly surprising that they fell in Davis' rankings. While the players and fans seem to love this year's uniform, it sounds like a full redesign is right around the corner, so next year this ranking might be very different. The good news for the Titans is that it doesn't really matter what the uniforms look like. What matters is how they perform each Sunday for 17 weeks in the fall. Winning, fans might be more excited about what they are wearing, but losing? Fans don't care at that point. Losses suck, and they feel bad, and no one likes to lose, even if they look good. So, despite the lower ranking in what they will be wearing this fall, the Titans care more about their ranking on the field. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: NFL uniform rankings: How do the Titans stack up?
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: How do the New York Giants stack up?
The NFL has updated its policies on uniforms, relaxing some of the previous policies and allowing teams to use alternate uniforms or throwback uniforms up to four times this season. Previously, teams were only permitted to use varying uniforms three times per season. They've also loosened the rule on combining alternate helmets with classic uniforms, something that hasn't been allowed in the past. In 2025, the NFL and Nike collaborated on new "Rivalries" uniforms and gear. This year, the AFC East and NFC West will sport the new design, with more teams being added each year until 2028. The uniforms are said to resemble the NBA's "City Edition" and MLB's "City Connect" jerseys, although the actual design has not been released. With these updated rules, USA TODAY's Nate Davis analyzed each team's "closet" of possible uniforms and ranked them accordingly. The New York Giants dropped in this ranking and now sit inside the bottom 10, meaning their uniforms are "meh." Previous rank: 19Current rank: 23 Thankfully their 100th season is over … and we won't have to see those ancient throwbacks featuring Montreal Canadiens jerseys paired with khaki-colored pants, which they wore (just once) last season. Their 1980s retro uniform remains their best look, and the bland red-and-white roadies (which inexplicably lack any blue notes) remain problematic. As of right now, the Giants have no plans to unveil a new uniform combination in 2025 and will continue with the standard blue home jersey with white accents and the white away jerseys with red accents. Despite calls for a refreshed look, the Giants will continue with the same uniforms adopted in 2000. They'll sprinkle in some alternates in 2025, and there are already plans for a game showcasing the 1980s throwbacks worn in 2023, and they have four games to use alternates.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL uniform rankings: How do the Titans stack up?
The NFL has strict policies on uniforms and each team must adhere to the guidelines or face repercussions. This year, the league updated some of those policies, allowing teams to wear alternate uniforms four times this season instead of three, and they changed the rule on mixing classic uniforms with alternate helmets. In addition, they announced that the AFC East and NFC West will wear new "Rivalries" jerseys in 2025, a collaboration between Nike and the NFL. The uniforms are said to be similar to the NBA's "City Edition" and the MLB's "City Connect" jerseys. Teams will be added in increments each year until 2028, so that every NFL team has a "Rivalries" jersey. The Tennessee Titans announced changes to their uniforms in 2025, making "Titans blue" the primary color on their home jerseys instead of navy. The Titans haven't made a ton of changes to their look over the last 25 years, but the players and fans seem to appreciate this update. Outside of Nashville, though, where do the Titans' jerseys stack up against the rest of the league? USA Today's Nate Davis analyzed and ranked each team's uniform, and the Titans dropped from their previous ranking. Previous ranking: 23Current ranking: 29While teams like the Panthers are something of a mess, the Titans seem to at least understand less is more – though even that's problematic to a degree. They wore seven combinations in 2024, most notably the glorious Houston Oilers throwbacks, but had several more permutations at their disposal. However the Oilers unis won't come out of the closet this season – yes, the Titans left Texas in 1997 and took their branding with them – and 'Titans Blue' will become the primary home color (instead of navy). The whole thing is probably moot given a major redesign seems to be coming in 2026. Considering that last month the Titans' uniforms were voted among the worst in the league, it's not overly surprising that they fell in Davis' rankings. While the players and fans seem to love this year's uniform, it sounds like a full redesign is right around the corner, so next year this ranking might be very different. The good news for the Titans is that it doesn't really matter what the uniforms look like. What matters is how they perform each Sunday for 17 weeks in the fall. Winning, fans might be more excited about what they are wearing, but losing? Fans don't care at that point. Losses suck, and they feel bad, and no one likes to lose, even if they look good. So, despite the lower ranking in what they will be wearing this fall, the Titans care more about their ranking on the field.
