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Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry share honest reactions to Ravens’ 2026 NFL season uniform
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their redesigned 'Next Flight' uniforms for the 2026 NFL season, marking the first major change since 1999. Players, including Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, shared their reactions to the new gear during the reveal event.
Key points
- Ravens unveiled 'Next Flight' uniforms for 2026 NFL season
- First major redesign since 1999
- Over 6,000 season-ticket holders attended the reveal
- Players reacted positively to the new gear
- Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry shared their thoughts
Baltimore RavensLamar JacksonDerrick HenryZay Flowers
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their “Next Flight” uniform collection on Thursday night for the 2026 NFL season. It marked the franchise’s most significant redesign since 1999. That year, the original logo made way for the purple bird head that became synonymous with the team.
More than 6,000 season-ticket holders packed a local concert venue to witness the reveal, but the players got an early look before anyone else.
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Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and their teammates reacted to the new gear in a video the team posted Thursday, and the responses were as natural as they could be.
“These are nice, very nice,” Henry said. “This matte helmet is fire. Very tough.” He also added. “Not too much like a drastic change, but it’s like very subtle, but you didn’t need much change.”
“Oh my god! That’s clean,” Flowers added.
“They all look good. Dang! We need to be suited up right now,” Jackson shared. “That matte black different.”
Ravens reveal eye-catching changes in 2026 NFL season uniform
The centerpiece of the update is the new “Darkness Helmet,” which brings a matte black finish with talon stripes and a front-facing logo featuring sharp red eyes.
The “Purple Rising” helmet also got reworked, now carrying the primary logo instead of the alternate version the team used before.
Q&A
What are the key features of the Ravens' new 2026 uniforms?
The Ravens' 'Next Flight' uniforms feature a significant redesign, including updates to the logo and color scheme, marking the first major change since 1999.
How did players react to the Ravens' new uniforms?
Players like Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry expressed their honest reactions in a video shared by the team, showcasing their excitement and approval of the new gear.
When was the Ravens' new uniform collection unveiled?
The Ravens unveiled their new 'Next Flight' uniform collection on Thursday night, coinciding with an event attended by over 6,000 season-ticket holders.
