Eagles To Wear Kelly Green Uniforms Next Season

PHILADELPHIA, PA — After years of rumors and chatter and hopes and dreams, the Philadelphia Eagles will wear their old kelly green uniforms once again for the 2023-24 season.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie made the announcement at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix. The jerseys will used as an alternate.

"I'm super excited," Lurie said, according to CBS sportswriter Jeff Kerr. "I don't know what date that's going to be. The first moment we can get the Kelly Green helmet approved, we'll finally get to see it on the field."

Typically, alternate jerseys are only worn once or twice a year, and up to three times on some occassions. While the jerseys were a mainstay in the 90s, the Birds have not worn the fabled kelly greens since 2010.

Restoring the kelly green uniforms in some capacity has been a goal of the Eagles and Lurie for years. Lurie called it a "high priority" back in 2019. The issue was long one of NFL protocol, which used to state that teams could not use more than one helmet. The Eagles understandably didn't want to mix and match their current helmets with the old jersey colors.

The movement gained significant traction from some fans, particularly those who grew up watching the Eagles in those colors. The announcement drew attention from around the league and the world, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and NFL Brazil among those reacting.