There are a number of teams around the league that have revealed new uniforms for the 2020 NFL season. It seems the New England Patriots are the latest to get in on the act.
The Patriots took to Twitter to tease the release date for their new digs:
New uniforms: Patriots Day 2020 pic.twitter.com/mpXSoTqT5n
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 17, 2020
Patriots Day is set to take place on April 20 this year. In the meantime, fans are left wondering which direction the team is headed in when it comes to the new threads.
Article Continues BelowAfter all, the team has made some significant changes this offseason with the departure of quarterback Tom Brady. It is safe to say that fans have had a tough time letting go. Especially after it was revealed that the New England faithful played a major part in the spike in Brady's jersey sales for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Of course, the start of the new decade was still more than enough reason for teams around the NFL to usher in a different era ahead of the 2020 campaign.
There is naturally plenty of speculation regarding the potential design the Patriots will go with. The red, throwback alternates has always been a fan favorite. And the prospect of them paying homage with a modernized look to these retro jerseys would certainly catch some eyes.
Regardless, it is safe to say that fans are more concerned with how the team will fare. Especially as the Patriots play without Brady under center for the first time in two decades. The prospect of a down year could cause the excitement of playing in their new jerseys to wear off rather quickly.