The Eagles are breaking out the Kelly green throwback uniforms on Sunday for the first of two hugely anticipated unveilings this season.
The Kelly green look is synonymous with Philadelphia’s success in the 1980s and ’90s, with fans and experts clamoring for its return and many calling for it to be back permanently.
Can't miss out on the Kelly Green #WallpaperWednesdays@Wawa | #KellyGreenIsBack pic.twitter.com/dKaCMVwG1f
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 18, 2023
USA Today ranked the alternate or throwback jerseys for all 32 NFL teams, and Philadelphia’s new Kelly green throwbacks landed at No. 1 on the list.
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Sunday night, y’all – Kelly green (with silver pants and helmet wings) is finally back after Nike finally dialed in the color fabrication. The “midnight green” scheme that’s been synonymous with Jeffrey Lurie’s ownership is underappreciated, not to mention championship-certified. But Kelly should always be an option in Philly’s palette, and its 13-year absence has been far too lengthy. (And a nice unintended consequence? Using the Kelly helmets twice this season precludes the return of last year’s alternate black tops.)
The Buccaneers’ Creamsicle throwbacks landed at No. 2 on the list, followed by Seahawks (No. 3), Saints (No. 4) and Bengals (No. 5).
The Chiefs, Raiders and Bears were at the bottom of the list.
