According to multiple reports, NFL owners approved a proposal on Wednesday afternoon that will allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear a new range of numbers moving forward, including single digits. The amendment to Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2 of the NFL rulebook
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Cincinnati Bengals Unveil New Uniforms
Although an eBay leak in early March prematurely revealed the design, the Cincinnati Bengals officially unveiled their new uniforms on Monday morning. “We wanted the new uniforms to have a clean, sleek design,” Bengals director of strategy and fan engagement Elizabeth Blackburn said in a statement. “We used our popular
Unified: Jackie Robinson Day, MLB Holiday Uniforms 2021, and more
In this week’s episode of Unified, Paul and Chris discuss Major League Baseball’s holiday uniforms for 2021 with the release of the Mother’s Day caps, the proposed change to the NFL’s rigid jersey number policy, whether Jackie Robinson Day should continue as is or if they should switch things up
Cincinnati Bengals To Reveal New Uniforms On April 19
The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday morning that they’ll officially unveil their new uniforms at 9 a.m. on April 19. This will mark the fourth major uniform change for the Bengals since their inception in 1968 and first since since the current set was revealed ahead of the 2004 season, though
NFL To Vote On Proposal To Reduce Restrictions On Jersey Numbers
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
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
European League Of Football Unveils Logo For Inaugural Season
The European League of Football recently unveiled a new logo for its inaugural season, which is set to begin in June with eight teams from Germany, Poland and Spain playing American rules football. The league has rekindled the names of several former NFL Europe teams, including the Barcelona Dragons, Berlin
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