The Detroit Lions officially unveiled their new uniforms on Thursday night. As seen when the new looks were leaked online earlier in the day, the Lions didn’t make drastic changes. The updated uniforms are more of a nod to the team’s past, especially the Barry Sanders era.
Included among the alternate uniforms is a black jersey dubbed “Motor City Muscle,” resembling jerseys the Lions featured from 2004-07 when such looks were popular. But the uniform looks different, featuring the team’s signature Honolulu Blue in the jersey numbers and the helmets.
Prior to the reveal, Detroit fans on social media dreaded the return of the black jerseys. For one, the dark tops muted the color that distinguished the team from other NFL clubs. More importantly, the Lions were not good during those four seasons, compiling a 21–43 record during the dreadful Matt Millen regime.
However, one key figure who played for the Lions during that era liked those jerseys: …