​Happy 4th of July to everyone! I hope you get to kick back and enjoy celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Stay safe.
We’re in a quiet stretch for NFL news. OTAs and minicamps are done, and there’s still a few weeks before training camps begin. A few high-profile free agents may find new teams for 2026 before camps open, but if not, expect slower news cycles in the near term. Still, sports journalism never stops—it’s a true 24/7, 365-day profession. So what can I write about when there isn’t a lot going on? I’ll try my hand at being the fashion police. Well, technically, Jacob Robinson and The Athletic’s staff are the fashion police. They did a great piece highlighting the best and worst uniforms in the history of each of the 32 NFL teams, and it’s worth a full read.
The Jacksonville Jaguars first played in the NFL in 1995. Over 31 years, they’ve unveiled several uniform looks—some beloved by fans, others not so much. Let’s see what The Athletic folks think are the Jaguars’ best and worst uniforms through the years.
The Best
Jeff Howe led the Jaguars’ selections. For the best uniforms in team history, Howe chose the original home look. Best: Debut home uniforms (1995–2008). “These were perfectly ’90s with teal jerseys, and the look has aged well. The best iterations over the years, including the recent ones, all nod to the originals.” Howe believes Jacksonville nailed it right away. The black-and-teal from day one helped the team look sharp as they navigated the early years. Solid drafting and the hire of Tom Coughlin as the franchise’s first head coach helped Jacksonville become a playoff team in just its second season.
The Worst
While the Jaguars started looking sharp, Howe notes a period where the uniforms regressed. Worst: Blended hues (2013–2017). “This was a disappointing phase, not a trend. They mixed in a golden hue with midnight black helmets and emphasized gold—along with an entire Color Rush look—into the uniforms. The home look with teal jerseys (and awkward black shoulders), black pants, and blended helmets felt more suited to a slumber party than a football game. Blake Bortles deserved better.”
Final Thoughts
I agree 100%. When the Jaguars entered the NFL, I was just 14 and instantly captivated by the team, largely because of those uniforms. My childhood memories of Fred Taylor, Mark Brunell, Tony Boselli, and others dominating are tied to those designs, and they shaped my early SEO-friendly enthusiasm for the franchise.