- Fans also mocked a team video teasing the uniforms’ release on Monday.
- Denver also negotiated to acquire Zach Wilson from the Jets on the same day.
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Denver Broncos fans have reacted to the team’s new set of jerseys for next season on social media, as many of them expressed complete disbelief amid a trade to acquire Zach Wilson from the New York Jets.
On Monday, the Broncos released their Mile High Collection, consisting of 10 uniform combinations in the team’s colors (Sunset Orange, Summit White and Midnight Navy), to give players and coaches a much-needed boost heading into the fall after finish last season. with an overall record of 8-9.
The design includes subtle triangles, which “wink at the increasingly thin air at higher altitudes.” The image on the sleeve is intended to show a mountain peak, drawing similarities to the lightning bolt on the sleeve of the LA Chargers uniforms.
A stripe was also added to the pants, while the set of numbers changed on the back of the uniforms. The Broncos shared a clip on X celebrating the release of their new uniforms, which gave off major car commercial vibes. The only thing missing was a good Bob Seger rock song.
“I really can’t begin to express how disappointed I am right now,” one Broncos fan reacted to the team’s new look in X. The Broncos’ ‘Crush Orange’ jersey pays tribute to the 1977 team that reached the Super Bowl. XII.
The Denver Broncos released 10 uniform combinations on Monday as part of their Mile High Collection.
Sunset Orange, Summit White and Midnight Navy are the team’s main colors for the next season
“Getting serious UTEP vibes with this,” one fan account tweeted.
“These look like uniforms you make for a new Madden franchise,” someone else joked.
Another fan asked, ‘Is this a Ford Bronco commercial?’
Team officials said more than 10,000 fans provided feedback as they conducted market research for the new units, and owner and CEO Greg Penner led a team contingent to Nike’s headquarters in Oregon a year ago.
In a statement on Monday, team president Damani Leech said:
‘This has been a thoughtful and collaborative journey that has involved us listening to voices across Broncos Country to design the Mile High Collection, our modern and inspiring new uniforms for the Denver Broncos. “We are grateful for the commitment and creativity of the owners, the players, our football business and leadership, Nike and especially the NFL’s greatest fans during this process.”