The new Washington Commanders ownership continues to celebrate the past of a historic franchise, announcing Wednesday a "Super Bowl era" alternate throwback uniform that hails a glorious run in club history.
The uniforms are a blend of the new name and logo with the kits of their Super Bowl runs of the 1980s and 1990s. The team will wear the throwbacks for three standalone games in 2025: Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, Week 13 against the Denver Broncos (SNF) and Week 17 versus the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day (Netflix).
"We are excited to celebrate Washington's rich history with these iconic, Super Bowl Era uniforms this season," Commanders team president Mark Clouse said in a press release. "Ever since Josh Harris and our ownership group acquired the team back in 2023, they've placed great value in finding ways to connect the past and present and pay homage to those that made the Burgundy & Gold what it is today."
The throwbacks do an excellent job of combining the new logo with the instantly recognizable fit of the club's iconic runs, including the Doug Williams-era Super Bowl in 1987.
The helmet will adopt the thick, white, and gold-striped look of the 1980s and 1990s, complementing the team's current logo, and will feature a gold face mask.
The uniform echoes those donned during all three of the franchise's Super Bowl wins in 1982, 1987 and 1991, with the white jersey featuring burgundy numbers with gold outlines and gold stripes on the sleeves. The burgundy pants and socks will include gold and white stripes.
"These uniforms honor the most successful era of our franchise -- one that reflects a culture of excellence and encompasses many historical moments and special memories amongst our fanbase," Clouse said. "We look forward to bringing that nostalgic feeling back to fans, while incorporating a modern feel for our next generation of fans."
Many teams get too cute with alternate uniforms. Washington, however, hit the nail on the head. The new throwbacks offer a fresh, clean look that does an excellent job of celebrating the past while giving it an updated feel.