The defending NFC North champions are getting a makeover for the upcoming season. The Detroit Lions unveiled the long-awaited new uniforms on Thursday evening.
The video, which included a voiceover from Lions legend Barry Sanders, showcased the team’s three new uniforms, including a black jersey that — according to the video — alludes to the Lions being part of the “black” division. and blue.”
Detroit unveiled its new uniforms a few hours later were leaked on social media. The team first shared the new uniforms with season ticket holders at an unveiling party.
The Lions’ new home uniform harks back to the Lions’ “glory” years with Sanders in the 1990s. The road jerseys feature “Detroit” written across the chest and blue pants instead of the team’s traditional silver bottoms.
“(The new uniforms) honor our traditional color with a little update and a twist,” Lions president Ron Wood said last month. “And it also gives us a lot more options. We’re going to introduce a few different pant options that can go with the jerseys, so it’ll give us different options to wear during the season.”
