The Rams’ uniform situation has become a strange case of progress not being enough.
Los Angeles has long been associated with one of the NFL’s most recognizable looks, the Ferragamo blue and yellow set that still carries real weight with fans. But the franchise’s identity took a turn when it moved to St.
Louis and swapped those colors for navy blue and gold. Then came the 2021 rebrand, which brought the Rams back to blue and yellow while layering in modern touches that drew plenty of criticism, including a gradient and split horn.
Some of those complaints have been addressed for 2026, but not all of them. Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated still put the Rams dead last in his ranking of all 32 NFL uniforms, and he didn’t mince words about why.
“The Rams downgraded significantly when they overhauled their uniforms in 2020, trading their timeless navy and gold get-ups for an awkward attempt at modern design,” said Kadlick. “The removal of the tacky chest tag and the return of the horn on their jerseys are certainly an improvement heading into 2026, but Los Angeles should still have a much better look-especially as it enters the season as Super Bowl favorites.”
There’s no question the Rams’ original redesign missed the mark. But this offseason brought meaningful fixes.
The team removed the gradient from the numbers, which had been the biggest knock on the previous look. They also added white pants, and the full modern horn design now appears on both primary jerseys.
The Rams are also set to unveil two alternate sets before the regular season begins. Their “midnight” alternate jersey made its debut last year and got mixed reviews, with the lighter blue on the sleeves drawing the most attention.
That’s why the “worst in the NFL” label feels a little heavy for this version of the Rams. The franchise may not be back to Ferragamo-era greatness, but the latest changes clearly moved the look in the right direction.
Compared with teams like the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets, the Rams’ current set doesn’t seem nearly as far off. Even the Saints’ gold alternate uniform that debuted last year was mentioned as a candidate for the league’s worst look.
A ranking in the 18-25 range would seem to fit the Rams better than 32. It would acknowledge that the current set is an upgrade while also leaving room for more work.
A last-place ranking suggests a full teardown is needed, and that simply doesn’t match where the Rams are now. The new tweaks were a step forward as the team continues rebuilding its brand in Los Angeles.
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