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Every NFL uniform tells a story. Some represent history, with designs nearly untouched since inception. Others have (thankfully) been retired as quickly as they were introduced.<\/p>\n

This month, I asked The Athletic\u2019s staffers for the best and worst uniforms worn by each NFL franchise. Writers got quite specific in their responses. Let us know your favorite team\u2019s best or worst uniforms in the comments, and read on to see what our staffers decided.<\/p>\n

This article is from The Athletic\u2019s NFL newsletter. Sign up here<\/a> to receive it directly in your inbox. It\u2019s free to subscribe. <\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Kyler Murray in 2025. (Christian Petersen \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: \u2018Rivalries\u2019 uniform (2025)<\/p>\n

At a recent offseason practice, I noticed a bird resting on a tree branch. I pointed this out to another reporter: Is that a cardinal watching the Cardinals practice? The bird appeared red, but as we looked closer, we realized it was more orange-ish in color. For this purpose, that\u2019s appropriate.<\/p>\n

The Cardinal mascot transferred to Arizona when the franchise relocated from St. Louis in 1988. Its roots are actually in the cardinal color, not the bird. Even so, it always has seemed a bit miscast in the desert. That\u2019s why I like the \u201cRivalries\u201d uniform that was introduced in 2025. It has a desert vibe others have lacked.<\/p>\n

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\n James Conner and Zach Pascal in 2023. (Michael Reaves \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: All-red (2023)<\/p>\n

In 2023, the Cardinals sported an all-red look that one fan described on social media as looking a lot like pajamas. He wasn\u2019t wrong. I\u2019m a fan of simple uniforms. Less is more. But this was too plain. \u2014 Doug Haller<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons\"\"<\/p>\n

\n James Primus in 1988. (Allen Steele \/ Allsport)<\/p>\n

Best: Falcons red (1978-1989)<\/p>\n

Do they just not make this color red anymore? It\u2019s the only reason I can think to ever change from these beauties with the classic bird emblem and silver pants. No notes.<\/p>\n

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\n Pierce Holt in 1994. (Al Bello \/ Allsport)<\/p>\n

Worst: Black home uniforms (1990-1996)<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll never forgive former head coach Jerry Glanville for these things. They weren\u2019t terrible on their own, but they ushered in an era of black-dominated jersey combinations that never hit the mark. The Falcons were 46-66 in these, which outlasted the \u201cMan in Black\u201d himself by three seasons. \u2014 Josh Kendall<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Odell Beckham Jr. in 2023. (Rob Carr \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Blackout (2004-present)<\/p>\n

Baltimore\u2019s black-on-black combination is typically reserved for primetime games or other spotlight matchups. It\u2019s the team\u2019s fiercest look.<\/p>\n

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\n Jimmy Clausen in 2015. (Rob Carr \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Mustard pants (2015)<\/p>\n

In Week 15 of the 2015 season, the Ravens broke out mustard-colored pants to pair with their purple home jersey, and they haven\u2019t worn them since. They were that poorly received, by players and fans alike. \u2014 Jeff Zrebiec<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills\"\"<\/p>\n

\n The Bills in their 1962 uniforms. (Buffalo Bills)<\/p>\n

Best: Red, white and blue (1962-present, mostly)<\/p>\n

Not the original fit, but few recall when Bills founder and former Lions minority-owner Ralph Wilson stole his hometown team\u2019s silver and Honolulu blue. When the Bills truly emerged on their own four hooves was when they switched to red, white and blue in 1962. These classics remain the Bills\u2019 cleanest, most striking uniform \u2014 topped by the iconic white helmet with a standing, red buffalo.<\/p>\n

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\n Josh Reed in 2002. (Rick Stewart \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Navy blue (2002-2010)<\/p>\n

The Bills rebranded for a new era after Super Bowl legends Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith moved on, ushering in one of the darkest times in club history. In 2002, two years into a 17-season playoff drought, Buffalo switched to a navy-blue base. The uniforms matched the on-field product. \u2014 Tim Graham<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Cam Newton in 2015. (Tom Pennington \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Color Rush blue (2015-present)<\/p>\n

The Color Rush jerseys the Panthers debuted in 2015 were just like that Cam Newton-led Super Bowl team: bright, brash and flamboyant. Wearing them for the first time at Dallas on Thanksgiving Day, it was like Cam, Luke Kuechly and their teammates were saying to the Cowboys and everyone watching at home, \u201cYou don\u2019t like them? Do something about it.\u201d The Panthers were an unstoppable force most of that season, including in that 33-14 win at Dallas. Tony Romo is probably still seeing those blue jerseys in his sleep. (The Color Rush phenomenon began last decade as a Thursday night spectacle of solid-color alternate uniforms; some of those uniforms outlasted the promotion.<\/p>\n

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\n Miles Sanders in 2025. (Kevin C. Cox \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: White and silver mix (1998-present)<\/p>\n

The white jerseys are a nice, clean look, and they\u2019ve used them in a bunch of uniform combinations. Bryce Young & Co. unveiled a white-jersey-with-black-helmets look last season that was pretty fire. But when the Panthers have worn the white tops with silver bottoms sandwiched between the white jerseys and white socks, it\u2019s made the pants look dingy \u2026 like those slacks your dad should have taken to Goodwill years ago. The Panthers need to chuck that uni combo into the donation box. \u2014 Joe Person<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Brian Urlacher in 2012. (Ronald Martinez \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Home navy (1984-present)<\/p>\n

For a franchise steeped in tradition, it\u2019s hard to go against the classic home uniforms that have stood the test of time. Navy jerseys with three orange sleeve stripes. White pants with an orange-and-navy stripe down the side. Classic Bears socks. If you still need convincing, call up the 1985 NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field and see one of the most legendary teams in NFL history recording arguably the most iconic home win the franchise has ever had.<\/p>\n

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\n Erik Kramer in 1994. (Jonathan Daniel \/ Allsport)<\/p>\n

Worst: Retro navy (1994)<\/p>\n

This Red Grange-era ensemble wouldn\u2019t even be on the radar had the Bears not brought them back for three games in 1994. But alas, they did, donning a difficult-to-look-at jersey with a navy blue base and thick vertical orange stripes all across the front with another V-shaped orange stripe near the collar and a small white number near the right shoulder pad. Oh, and tan uniform pants, too. Hard pass. \u2014 Dan Wiederer<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Joe Burrow in 2024. (Andy Lyons \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: White Bengal (2022-present)<\/p>\n

This goes beyond the jersey. The white helmet, jersey, pants, socks combo in a primetime game is far and away the coolest aesthetic in team history.<\/p>\n

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\n Ja\u2019Marr Chase in 2024. (Kirk Irwin \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u2018Open in Orange\u2019 (2024-present)<\/p>\n

The Bengals created \u201cOpen in Orange\u201d the past two years, and it ended in an inexplicable loss to the Jerod Mayo-coached Patriots in 2024 and Joe Burrow\u2019s toe injury in 2025. Zero stars, do not recommend. \u2014 Paul Dehner Jr.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns\"\"<\/p>\n

\n A classic look. (Jason Miller \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Classic (1946-present)<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no such thing as a \u201cbad\u201d Browns jersey, as long as it follows the team\u2019s signature and simple look. Simple works.<\/p>\n

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\n Jamie Meder and Danny Shelton in 2016. (Wesley Hitt \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u2018Cleveland\u2019 block jersey (2015-2019)<\/p>\n

The \u201cCleveland\u201d jerseys in what was billed as bold block lettering from 2015-2019 were the worst. Just a total fail, and the team knew it. \u2014 Zac Jackson<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys\"\"<\/p>\n

\n CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in 2025. (Dustin Bradford \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: White home jersey (1965-present)<\/p>\n

The Cowboys\u2019 best jersey is their traditional one. It\u2019s the jersey everyone thinks of when you picture the franchise\u2019s greats, from Roger Staubach to Emmitt Smith to Jason Witten.<\/p>\n

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\n Dak Prescott and Jason Witten in 2017. (Ron Jenkins \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Seafoam green pants (2013-2019)<\/p>\n

The Cowboys really don\u2019t have a bad jersey. They stay pretty traditional. The biggest criticism of their uniform over the years was about the pants they used to wear with their white jerseys. They switched to them from the traditional silver so they would stand out more on television. After the 2019 season, they switched back to the silver. \u2014 Jon Machota<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Terrell Davis in 1996. (Jamie Squire \/ Allsport)<\/p>\n

Best: The iconic \u2018D\u2019 (1967 to 1996)<\/p>\n

The uniforms worn by the Orange Crush defense that put the Broncos on the map in 1977 \u2014 and by John Elway as the gunslinging quarterback who captured the hearts and imaginations of the Mile High City \u2014 remain a part of the fabric of the Denver\u2019s sporting history.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a shame that Denver\u2019s two Super Bowl titles in the late 1990s came just after these beauties were discontinued in favor of the entirely meh navy blue unis that Broncos players wore for the next quarter century.<\/p>\n

When the Broncos introduced a new batch of uniforms in 2024 that included a retro version of the Orange Crush classics, fans began clamoring for that to return as the team\u2019s primary uniform. Alas, there is no replicating what that uniform meant during that time and space in Denver.<\/p>\n

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\n A 1960s Broncos team jersey, shown in 2009. (Ed Andrieski \/ AP)<\/p>\n

Worst: Original mustard and stripes (1960-1961)<\/p>\n

In some corners of the Broncos fan universe, the brown-and-yellow stylings of the team\u2019s original uniform have become retro chic. You\u2019ll see brown hats adorned with the goofy cowboy logo from time to time \u2014 a kind of hipster iconography.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be real, though: These uniforms are hideous. They were secondhand threads chosen by the team\u2019s founding owners as a measure to save money. The outcry from the new organization\u2019s fans was so robust that when they were dropped after one year, there was a public bonfire so that supporters could watch the unsightly laundry burn. \u2014 Nick Kosmider<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Kalif Raymond in 2025. (Nic Antaya \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Refreshed Honolulu blue (2024-present)<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be honest, my knowledge of Lions uniforms is mostly limited to what I\u2019ve seen during my time on the beat, dating back to 2022. The Lions got a uniform refresh ahead of the 2024 season, and the inspiration for the current Honolulu blue uniforms was the ones worn in the 1990s. Considering some of the memories made by Barry Sanders and those \u201990s squads, and how clean the current uniforms look, I\u2019ll go with the inspo.<\/p>\n

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\n Chase Daniel in 2020. (Nic Antaya \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: All-gray Color Rush (2017-2023)<\/p>\n

As for the worst \u2026 I wasn\u2019t a fan of the all-gray uniforms. Just kind of bland to me. I do remember some backlash when the Lions announced they were bringing back their black alternates, which leads me to believe most weren\u2019t fans of the original ones unveiled in the mid-2000s. Or maybe that had more to do with being associated with some bad football. \u2014 Colton Pouncy<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Aaron Jones in 2021. (Stacy Revere \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: \u201950s classic (2021)<\/p>\n

These callbacks from a couple seasons ago are the cleanest jerseys I\u2019ve seen the Packers use. I love the vibrant colors.<\/p>\n

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\n Brandon Jackson in 2010. (Jonathan Daniel \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Navy throwbacks (2010-2011)<\/p>\n

These are aesthetically unpleasant, but hey, that was the last time they won the Super Bowl. \u2014 Matt Schneidman<\/p>\n

Houston Texans\"\"<\/p>\n

\n C.J. Stroud in 2025. (David Eulitt \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Classic away (2002-present)<\/p>\n

The Texans\u2019 away white-on-blue uniforms are timeless and really clean. The blue home jerseys on white pants aren\u2019t bad at all. But there\u2019s something about the white jerseys with the red numbers atop those deep blue pants that just hits.<\/p>\n

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\n C.J. Stroud in 2025. (Tim Warner \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Battle red (2024-2025)<\/p>\n

The Texans took the red look to the extreme, donning red jerseys, red pants and red helmets, which was just way too much and not at all easy on the eyes. Red jerseys atop white pants to go with the red helmet wouldn\u2019t be so over-the-top. But all red was just too much. \u2014 Mike Jones<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Quintin Coryatt in 1995. (Rick Stewart \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: White jersey, blue pants (1995)<\/p>\n

The Colts wore this for the first three games of the 1995 season. However, Indy scrapped that combination during that campaign and has not worn blue pants with white jerseys and helmets since. I think Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk looked pretty sweet in that uniform, as did his teammates, and it would be cool if the Colts brought them back.<\/p>\n

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\n Philip Rivers in 2025. (Justin Casterline \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u2018Indiana Nights\u2019 alternative (2023-present)<\/p>\n

The combination includes a black helmet \u2014 the first in franchise history \u2014 with a blue horseshoe painted on the side, but that\u2019s about the only part of the uniform that I like. The blue jerseys and pants include a heather pattern that make the Colts look like a traveling middle school team more than an NFL franchise. \u2014 James Boyd<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Maurice Jones-Drew in 2007. (Sam Greenwood \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Debut home uniforms (1995-2008)<\/p>\n

These were perfectly \u201990s with teal jerseys, but the look has had staying power. Their best threads over the years, including the recent incarnations, have all been a nod to the originals.<\/p>\n

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\n Chad Henne and Jones-Drew in 2013. (Sam Greenwood \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Blended hues (2013-2017)<\/p>\n

Thankfully, this was just a disappointing phase and not the start of a trend. The Jaguars tried to mix it up by blending in a golden hue with the midnight black helmets, and they doubled down by accentuating the gold \u2014 and an entire Color Rush getup \u2014 in the uniforms. The home look with the teal jerseys (and awful black shoulders), black pants and blended helmets were better suited for a slumber party than a football game. Blake Bortles deserved better. \u2014 Jeff Howe<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Patrick Mahomes in 2025. (Jamie Squire \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Classic home (1963-present)<\/p>\n

The Chiefs have almost completely stayed away from alternate uniforms, with owner Clark Hunt saying the team believes it has a distinct brand with its red-and-white look. He\u2019s right. The Chiefs\u2019 home jersey \u2014 red tops over white pants \u2014 has become instantly recognizable for a team that now markets itself globally.<\/p>\n

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\n Matt Cassel in 2009. (Jamie Squire \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Dallas Texans throwbacks (2009)<\/p>\n

Can we just say this one was always going to be doomed? For the Chiefs to do a true throwback, they needed to honor their previous history as the Dallas Texans. And to do that, a team in Kansas City, Missouri, had to use the state of Texas as its helmet logo with a gold star centered on the city of Dallas. The Chiefs deserve credit for staying historically accurate, but it\u2019s no surprise that K.C. fans never took to these unis. \u2014 Jesse Newell<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Brock Bowers in 2025. (Candice Ward \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Home uniforms (1963-present)<\/p>\n

The Raiders home jersey is one of the most iconic in sports and one that hasn\u2019t changed since Al Davis joined the franchise. It\u2019s a timeless piece of football history that should not and will never be redesigned.<\/p>\n

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\n Derek Carr in 2017. (Ezra Shaw \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Color Rush (2017)<\/p>\n

The push for Thursday Night Football forced the Raiders to debut a new uniform in 2017. While still sleek, it strays from the team\u2019s classic look, and the all white is too light for the Silver and Black. \u2014 Sam Warren<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n The Los Angeles Chargers take the field in 2020. (Sean M. Haffey \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Powder blue, yellow pants (2025)<\/p>\n

Powder blue will always be the answer to a question like this. Yellow pants, white pants, it doesn\u2019t matter. These jerseys are all-time classics and one of the cleanest looks in league history. You actually can\u2019t go wrong with any Chargers colorway, as the navy blue uniforms are equally strong. Almost any, actually \u2026<\/p>\n

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\n Quentin Johnston in 2025. (Luke Hales \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Color Rush (2025)<\/p>\n

My mother is fond of saying that \u201cToo much of a good thing is still too much,\u201d and that\u2019s certainly the case here. The iconic Chargers yellow is a perfect accent, but an awful idea as a full uniform. \u2014 Jacob Robinson<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Todd Gurley and Jared Goff in 2016. (Harry How \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Home throwbacks (1973-1999)<\/p>\n

Rams fans often join one of two camps: the one that prefers this jersey set and the one that prefers the blue-and-white look of the 1960s and 1970s. Both are clean and classic, but it\u2019s no coincidence that when the Rams go with a \u201cthrowback\u201d look, generally it\u2019s this one. There\u2019s just something about this combination of blue and yellow hues that pops, and it looks even better in person.<\/p>\n

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\n Tavon Austin in 2017. (Ronald Martinez \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Mismatched home (2017)<\/p>\n

The Rams were a little stuck after their relocation from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016. They planned to do a full rebrand, but not until they moved into their new stadium. So, for a couple of years, they gave off \u201clast clean clothes on laundry day\u201d vibes, as they retained their old St. Louis jerseys but tried to incorporate some old-school L.A. flavor with white horns on the helmet. \u2014 Rich Hammond<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Craig Erickson in 1996. (Andy Lyons \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: White away jerseys (1996)<\/p>\n

I prefer the Dolphins\u2019 old teal, which was darker than the current aqua shade. But my favorite part about the uniforms from this era is the old logo on the sleeves and helmets. Give Flipper his helmet back!<\/p>\n

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\n Ryan Tannehill in 2016. (Andy Lyons \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Color Rush (2016)<\/p>\n

To be clear: I don\u2019t hate when a team tries out a new primary jersey color. The 2005 Color Rush orange was more of a tangerine shade than the 2016 version, and I liked those. But the 2016 was too yellow, and the white helmets didn\u2019t help. They also steered too close to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019 Creamsicle throwbacks. \u2014 Jayna Bardahl<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Jordan Addison in 2023. (Adam Bettcher \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Classic throwback (1967-1983)<\/p>\n

How could this not be the pick for the best? The Vikings won in these jerseys. Like, the Vikings. The originals. When you see them, you think Fran Tarkenton and Alan Page. You think cold, hardened, legendary.<\/p>\n

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\n Brett Favre in 2010. (Andy King \/ AP)<\/p>\n

Worst: Throwback alternate \u2018Favre jersey\u2019 (2007-2011)<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t necessarily terrible, and the 2009 team certainly made them look good. It\u2019s just the blandness. The colors barely pop. They look fairly generic. That team had too many studs not to fly around with more electricity. It\u2019s tough to pick the worst, though \u2014 purple and gold usually works. \u2014 Alec Lewis<\/p>\n

New England Patriots\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Drake Maye in 2024 (Maddie Meyer \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Red throwbacks (2022-present)<\/p>\n

With the old-school Pat Patriot logo on white helmets. Clean, nostalgic and sharp.<\/p>\n

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\n Terry Allen in 1999. (Rick Stewart \/ Allsport)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u200bRoyal blue home (1993)<\/p>\n

Then-new owner James Orthwein switched the Patriots in 1993 to the Flying Elvis logo we\u2019re now familiar with, but he did so by switching the team to this jersey with numbers that were tough to read. \u2014 Chad Graff<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Bobby Hebert in 1992. (Jeff Hixon \/Allsport)<\/p>\n

Best: Home black (1986-1995)<\/p>\n

The version they wore in the late 1980s and early 1990s was very simple but classic, letting the black and gold shine through. What puts this over the top for me is the Louisiana patch with the Saints logo inside. I have this exact replica<\/a> Bobby Hebert jersey in my closet.<\/p>\n

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\n Dwayne Washington in 2022. (Catherine Ivill \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Black helmet (2022-2025)<\/p>\n

It reeks of modern nonsense, with the weird dot pattern. Stop messing with my team\u2019s uniforms, please. \u2014 Chris Branch<\/p>\n

New York Giants\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Saquon Barkley in 2022. (Elsa \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: White Color Rush (2016-Present)<\/p>\n

The white looks brighter and the blue numbers pop on these throwbacks to their 1980s and 1990s uniforms. The Giants need to go back to these as their full-time road unis.<\/p>\n

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\n Daniel Jones in 2022. (Todd Olszewski \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Current road uniform (2012-Present)<\/p>\n

The Giants\u2019 road uniforms took a major step back when they replaced white pants with drab gray. And while I understand red was featured on the uniforms in the franchise\u2019s early days, I don\u2019t like the red numbers\/socks on the road jerseys for \u201cBig Blue.\u201d \u2014 Dan Duggan<\/p>\n

New York Jets\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Garrett Wilson in 2024. (Luke Hales \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: \u2018Classic\u2019 (2024-Present)<\/p>\n

The Jets used a combination in 2024 that\u2019s kind of cheating but hard not to pick here. They called it their \u201cclassic,\u201d a uniform honoring both the 1968 Super Bowl team and the uniforms the Jets wore from 1998-2018 to create a cool, old-school look that they should wear more often.<\/p>\n

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\n Sam Darnold in 2019. (Sarah Stier \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u2018Take Flight\u2019 (2019-2023)<\/p>\n

The worst uniforms were the ones they unveiled in 2019 \u2014 which happened to kick off one of the worst Jets stretches of football \u2014 a look that felt like the sort of bland jersey you\u2019d create when building a team in Madden. \u2014 Zack Rosenblatt<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Jalen Hurts in 2025. (Stacy Revere \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Kelly Green alternate (2023-present)<\/p>\n

Yes, the \u201cKelly green\u201d brings nostalgia to Eagles fans, but I actually think it\u2019s more effective as an alternate in the \u201cmidnight green\u201d era than as a weekly staple. It feels bigger when they select the Kelly green games the past three seasons. And whether it\u2019s advancements in camera technology or in uniform vibrancy, the color pops with the present-day uniforms even more than it did three decades ago. Players are fond of them, too.<\/p>\n

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\n Brian Westbrook in 2007. (Jim McIsaac \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Frankford Yellow Jackets throwback (2007)<\/p>\n

In September 2007, the Eagles wore Frankford Yellow Jackets throwback jerseys against the Lions. The yellow and powder blue combination was better left in the 1920s. The colors have a nod to Philadelphia\u2019s history (as seen on the city flag), but they didn\u2019t leave the most favorable memories of a 56-21 Eagles victory. In fact, when I searched for that game, the first image result was a YouTube clip titled, \u201cThe Ugly Uniform Game.\u201d<\/a> \u2014 Zach Berman<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Najee Harris in 2024. (Justin Berl \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: \u2018Throwback\u2019 home jerseys (2018-present)<\/p>\n

The Steelers\u2019 normal home jerseys are good (black with italicized white numbers). But their \u201cthrowbacks\u201d are even better. Inspired by the 1979 jerseys, they feature block letters for the numbers. If you\u2019re not a Steelers fan, you might not even notice the difference. But Pittsburghers love them to the point that there\u2019s been a social media push to bring them back full time.<\/p>\n

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\n Ben Roethlisberger in 2012. (Justin K. Aller \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Bad, but not the worst: Bumblebees (2012-2016)<\/p>\n

Who could forget? The black and gold striped jerseys, which were inspired by the 1934 uniforms, will go down as one of the weirdest jerseys of all time.<\/p>\n

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\n Calvin Austin III in 2025. (Joe Sargent \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: 1933 throwbacks (2025)<\/p>\n

The concept comes from the 1933 jerseys and Pittsburgh\u2019s city crest. The vertical black and yellow stripes look like a soccer jersey, and why are the numbers in the front white and the numbers in the back black? Especially with the yellow helmet, it\u2019s an odd look. \u2014 Mike DeFabo<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Brock Purdy in 2025. (Dylan Buell \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Traditional road uniform (1964-present)<\/p>\n

The 49ers\u2019 home and away jerseys both are winners, but the road whites get a slight nod. That\u2019s because the gold pants, which in the team\u2019s heyday leaned more toward beige, have since become brighter, making them compete with the red jerseys. The white tops are more understated and thus a better complement.<\/p>\n

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\n Kyle Juszczyk in 2017. (Ezra Shaw \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Black Color Rush (2015-2017, 2025)<\/p>\n

Black uniforms always sound good \u2026 until they\u2019re put to the test. When the 49ers wore them beginning in 2015, there wasn\u2019t enough contrast between the black background and the red stenciling, which made the numbers hard to see. Was it Garrett Celek (88) who just made that catch? Or was it Vance McDonald (89)? It didn\u2019t help that the team went 1-4 in the alternates. \u2014 Matt Barrows<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Cody White in 2025. (Greg Fiume \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Blue \u201990s throwbacks (introduced in 2023)<\/p>\n

Although these are from the past, whenever the Seahawks come out of the tunnel in them, they send a message about what\u2019s to come. Receiver Jake Bobo said it best: \u201cWe\u2019re good, and we look good. So, we\u2019ll play good.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Seneca Wallace in 2009. (Otto Greule Jr. \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Neon green (2009)<\/p>\n

The neon-and-blue combination looks like what happens when a parent lets a child pick their outfit for the first day of school despite being far too young to have that kind of decision-making power. \u2014 Michael-Shawn Dugar<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Derrick Brooks in 2003. (Al Bello \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Late 90s home red (1997-2013)<\/p>\n

The classic red jersey and the unique pewter pants are a perfect match for a team called the Buccaneers. The Creamsicles are a strong throwback colorway, but these home red uniforms are much easier to look at across a full season. Modern uniforms are fine, but the pants don\u2019t match the pewter of old.<\/p>\n

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\n Mike Evans in 2014. (Leon Halip \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: \u2018Alarm Clock\u2019 uniforms (2014-2020)<\/p>\n

Something is off here. It feels like they were designed by an underpaid and understaffed corporate committee. No sense of joy anywhere to be found.\u00a0 \u2014 Jacob Robinson<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Chris Chandler in 1995. (Scott Halleran \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Best: Houston Oilers blue (1975-1997)<\/p>\n

If we\u2019re talking franchise history (and not just Titans history), the Oilers\u2019 old Columbia blue jerseys with red and white accents continue to rank among the best in NFL history. The good news? The Titans are basically going with those jerseys, starting in 2026.<\/p>\n

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\n Blaine Gabbert in 2018. (Andy Lyons \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Navy-themed redesign (2018-2025)<\/p>\n

The Titans\u2019 2018 branding change de-emphasized the Columbia blue and produced mostly underwhelming combinations. The worst was the navy jersey, which looked more fit for the Arena League. \u2014 Joe Rexrode<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders\"\"<\/p>\n

\n Doug Williams in 1988. (Rick Stewart \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Tied for best: White and burgundy (1979-1998)<\/p>\n

The Commanders are bringing back a variation of the iconic uniforms from the franchise\u2019s three Super Bowl wins, and for good reason: It\u2019s crisp, it\u2019s clean and it\u2019s a classic \u2014 a reflection of the franchise at its peak. The version from the Gibbs era was even nicer than today\u2019s, however, because players wore baggy sleeves, so the burgundy and gold stripes were more noticeable.<\/p>\n

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\n Danny Wuerffel in 2002. (Ronald Martinez \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Tied for best: 70th anniversary alternates (2002-2003)<\/p>\n

These were extraordinary. The gold pants were actually gold and not mustard yellow, the spear logo \u2014 another throwback the team is bringing back this year \u2014 harkened to the team\u2019s past and the stripes on the sleeves and socks were perfect.<\/p>\n

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\n Jonathan Allen and Carson Wentz in 2022. (Michael Reaves \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Worst: Commanders debut uniforms (2022-2025)<\/p>\n

When the franchise unveiled its new name and logo in 2022, it also unveiled these uniforms that seem better fit for a recreational soccer team than a pro football franchise. The burgundy was brightened and looked a bit like USC\u2019s \u201ccardinal\u201d red, the jersey numbers and names were difficult to view from afar and the overall ensembles lacked character \u2014 a complete departure from the team\u2019s signature look. Plus, the all-black uniforms, while crisp, resembled the Steelers. \u2014 Nicki Jhabvala<\/p>\n

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