Ever since Nike took over as the NFL‘s official apparel partner, they have released a number of new and interesting uniform combinations, including the “color rush” uniforms that were worn by teams on Thursday Night Football. The latest new uniform combination that’s been revealed is an alternate look for the New York Jets.
While some teams kept things traditional and changed little to nothing about their uniforms, other franchises have been open to new concepts. The Jets are going that route for their new “Stealth Black” alternate uniforms. They announced Friday they will play three games in 2022 decked out in this black helmet-jersey combo, which features hints of chrome green and white throughout. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted photos of linebacker C.J. Mosley and defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers in the new look:
The black alternate helmet and uniforms that the Jets will wear for home games Oct. 30 versus the Patriots, Nov. 27 against the Bears and Dec. 22 when they play Jacksonville Jaguars: pic.twitter.com/bh2n58Xrlm
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 22, 2022
The Jets’ newest uniforms drew some reactions from NFL fans on Twitter, with some fans liking it, and others — not so much.
I’m feeling these…
— Moe Moton (@MoeMoton) July 22, 2022
Wrong direction. pic.twitter.com/o27pQ0Rfwy
— Kevin O'Neill (@kmoneill8) July 22, 2022
I’m convinced every Jet fan on twitter is 45+. Bunch of old farts on twitter crying about not having Uniform combos from 1980.
Go take a walk and stretch old man. The helmets are fire 🔥
— 𝒯𝓎 😈 (@TyyyJets) July 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/J0SHALLENN/status/1550481594871341060
everything about the jets current uniforms need to be thrown in the trash, these included. https://t.co/IgJD4AbiAa
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) July 22, 2022
That black on black MY GOD 🥴😭 pic.twitter.com/xhiQirvlJS
— Trending Topic 🤷🏾♂️ (@BigTicket73) July 22, 2022
Yep, that’s the one 🤝 https://t.co/u6HFHTE1qv
— Braxton Berrios (@HNYNUT_BERRIOS) July 22, 2022
The Jets will wear these “Stealth Black” alternate jerseys for three home games, starting in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. They’ll also wear them in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, and in Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football.
Many other teams across the league have released their own uniform changes after the NFL threw out its one-helmet-per-team policy last year, allowing teams to have a second helmet option.
Jets fans thought the team was going to go in the throwback direction, similar to their MetLife Stadium co-tenant the New York Giants. Whatever the case, they will need to improve their performance on the field this season to back up their sleek new uniforms. The Jets went 4-13 last season, which was the first with the franchise for both head coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Zach Wilson.
There is some growing optimism for Jets’ fans, however, especially after a solid draft. That draft included former Ohio State stud wideout Garrett Wilson, who was taken 10th overall. Wilson is expected to play a big role on offense as a rookie. We’ll see how he and the other Jets’ players do in these new uniforms.
