Next month, NFL owners are expected to vote on a proposal that would allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear new numbers, including single digits. The amendment to Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2 of the NFL rulebook was proposed by the Kansas City
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Buffalo Bills To Wear White Facemask On Full-Time Basis
After 10 seasons with a gray facemask, the Buffalo Bills announced earlier this month that they‘ll wear a white facemask moving forward. The announcement was part of an elaborate April Fools’ Day prank where multiple players expressed their love for the gray facemask on social media. Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
Buffalo Bills, Highmark Reach Stadium Naming Rights Deal
The Buffalo Bills announced this week that Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will be the new naming rights partner of their stadium in Orchard Park, New York, though financial terms of the 10-year contract were not revealed. “We are proud to welcome Highmark to the Buffalo
Washington Football Team Seeks Input For Rebrand
From now through April 5, the Washington Football Team is accepting submissions for its ongoing rebrand, including suggestions for a new nickname, logo and uniforms. According to a press release, the franchise has received more than 15,000 entries thus far from every state and territory in the United States, as
The Unified Show: NFL’s One-Helmet Rule
In this week’s episode of Unified, Chris Creamer and Paul Lukas explore the National Football League’s one helmet rule, why it exists, what we’ve lost because of it (or better yet, what we’ve been spared), and what could happen if/when the NFL allows multiple helmets again some day — which
Penn Retires, Wears Shirt with his Face on Raiders Logo
After 14 years in the NFL, offensive tackle Donald Penn signed a one-day contract with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this week to officially retire as a member of the Silver and Black. But to further commemorate the occasion, Penn wore a custom shirt with his face in the Raiders
Miami Dolphins General Manager Had Jersey Made For Drew Brees In 2006
After New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement on Sunday afternoon, people from around the NFL took the opportunity to share their favorite stories about the future Hall of Famer. But one, in particular, caught our eye. During an appearance on SiriusXM radio, former Miami Dolphins general manager
San Francisco 49ers’ 1994 Throwback Uniform Leaked On eBay
Just like they have for the last three seasons, the San Francisco 49ers will once again wear 1994 throwback uniforms this fall. But rather than the all-white road look we’ve become accustomed to, it appears they’ll don the home version instead. The throwback jersey briefly appeared on eBay via user
Cleveland Browns’ 1946 Throwback Jersey Leaks On eBay
Back in January, Cleveland Browns executive vice president and co-owner J.W. Johnson announced the team will wear alternate uniforms during the 2021 season as part of the team’s 75th anniversary celebration. “We will have an alternate uniform this year, so all the uniform heads out there that try to come
Cincinnati Bengals’ New Jerseys Leak On eBay
The Cincinnati Bengals weren’t planning to unveil their new uniforms until later this spring, but an eBay user apparently couldn’t wait to share the redesigned jersey with the world. Multiple listings from user “originaljersey81” include both the home black and orange alternate versions of the Bengals’ new jerseys, which feature
Cincinnati Bengals Confirm Helmets Won’t Change With Uniform Redesign
Though we reported as much in January, the Cincinnati Bengals confirmed this week their helmet design won’t be changing when they unveil new uniforms later this spring. “Can’t wait to see these helmets paired with #NewStripes,” the team shared on its official Instagram account. The Bengals have worn their iconic
Washington Football Team Won’t Have New Nickname Until 2022
The Washington Football Team’s placeholder name will remain intact for a second season, as the franchise’s official website dedicated to the rebrand recently released a statement that says a new identity won’t be ready until 2022. “We’ve transitioned from our old name. Now it’s time to write a new legacy,”