Over the last few years, the NFL has become more lenient with teams having multiple uniforms to choose from during the season beyond their typical home and away garb. They have even allowed the use of various helmets for the first time in years, allowing the Patriots to use their fan favorite throwback reds.
For the 2025 season, the NFL has partnered with Nike to launch a new series, the Rivalries uniform, sparking considerable speculation about what the Patriots' version might look like.
Most were hoping to see a nod to the past, perhaps something reminiscent of the infamous '90s getup that evokes nostalgia for longtime fans. But what they were certainly not envisioning is the latest rumored uniform circulating online, which has already garnered an adverse reaction from fans.
I am able to confirm that will look like this. The number font will be more similar to the current and there will be a new shoulder logo. https://t.co/cLprZpMbRD
— Patriots Uniform Tracker (@PatsUnis) August 5, 2025
Considering what most fans were hoping for, this is far from anything they could have imagined and not in a good way.
Rumored version of the Patriots' rivalries jerseys is not well received by fans
While the uniform itself isn't completely horrendous, it reads more Titans than it does Patriots and that's a big problem. New England is known for their red, white, and blue colors, not this icy blue that could even be used for the Cowboys.
The thought was they might lean on the royal blue from the 90s and utilize that time for the rivalries series. That would be more iconic and notable than the icy blue they chose, which is supposed to signify rivalries and community. But that combination doesn't give that impression.
As one of the first teams that will be introducing the jerseys this season, it's disappointing that it's not what fans were hoping for and doesn't necessarily make their addition very exciting.
The good news is that it's just the most recent rumor of what they could be and not the final product. However, the 2025 season is right around the corner, so that might be hoping for a miracle between now and next month.
Maybe seeing them in person will get fans more on board, but it's not looking good at this moment.