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LOOK: Ravens pull off biggest uniform change in 27 years with two new helmets and 12 possible combinations
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens have made their biggest uniform change in 27 years, introducing two new helmets and a total of 12 possible combinations. The new designs include a matte black helmet and an updated purple helmet alongside their traditional black helmet.
Key points
- Baltimore Ravens unveil new uniforms after 27 years
- Introduction of two new helmet designs
- Total of 12 possible uniform combinations
- Traditional black helmet remains primary
- New designs include matte black and updated purple helmets
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For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Baltimore Ravens overhauled their uniform and the team unveiled the new look on Thursday night in front of thousands of fans.
The most notable change is the fact that the Ravens now have three different helmets. The Ravens have been wearing a black helmet with a purple stripe down the middle and their primary logo on the side since 1999, and that one will be sticking around as their primary helmet. However, the team also unveiled two alternate helmets: A new matte black helmet and an updated purple helmet.
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The new black helmet is known as the "Darkness Helmet." It features black talon stripes and front-facing logo that shows off the piercing red eyes of the Ravens' logo. The team also unveiled a "Purple Rising" helmet, which is an updated version of the helmet they originally released in 2024. It's essentially the same helmet, but Baltimore put the team's primary logo on the side so that the Ravens are allowed to wear it with more uniform combinations.
Another big change is that the Ravens are now using "Midnight Purple." The color is designed to "emulate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, according to the team's website. The color will radiate purple in the light, but will look darker in low light.
The Ravens also unveiled two different purple jerseys on Thursday: The main purple jersey, which has white numbers, will serve as a primary uniform for the team. The Ravens will now also have an alternate purple jersey that has gold numbers.
Q&A
What are the new helmet designs for the Baltimore Ravens?
The Ravens introduced a matte black helmet and an updated purple helmet, in addition to their traditional black helmet.
When did the Baltimore Ravens last change their uniforms before this update?
The Ravens last overhauled their uniforms nearly 30 years ago, in 1999.
How many helmet combinations can the Baltimore Ravens now use?
The Ravens can now use a total of 12 different helmet combinations with their new designs.
What is the significance of the Ravens' uniform change?
This change marks the biggest uniform update for the Ravens in 27 years, reflecting a significant shift in their branding and identity.
