On Sunday, the New England Patriots will face the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the matchup won’t be the only nod to the past.
Before kickoff, the Patriots are set to take the field wearing their old red , white, and blue throwback uniforms, a look that instantly brings back memories of the franchise’s early days in the 1980s and 1990s.
Known for the “Pat Patriot” logo on the helmet, this design predates the switch to the now-familiar “Flying Elvis” introduced in 1993. Beyond aesthetics, the uniforms serve as a reminder of the organization’s history while adding extra excitement to a marquee AFC clash.
The theme of honoring history extended well beyond the uniforms this weekend. Former wide receiver Julian Edelman , one of the Patriots’ most iconic figures, was officially inducted in