The Steelers are dressing a little differently for their trip to Paris.
For Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh will wear white road jerseys, black pants from its Color Rush uniforms and black helmets. It’s a new twist on the team’s usual road look, and one that gives the franchise a different visual for a historic game in France.
That combination stands apart from the look Steelers fans know best. Pittsburgh has long been tied to black jerseys, gold pants and black helmets at home, while the standard road setup usually pairs the white jersey with gold pants. This time, the black pants are part of the mix.
Players have already taken notice. Linebacker Nick Herbig said he likes the combination, while tight end Darnell Washington said the look is a departure from what Pittsburgh usually wears.
The uniform change also fits the bigger stage. The Steelers will be representing the league in Paris, putting their colors in front of a new audience while still keeping the core pieces of their identity intact.
For Herbig, though, the trip means more than a different uniform. He said he feels honored to help showcase football to an international audience, calling the Paris matchup an opportunity to represent the sport as well as the Steelers.
Steelers Uniform Combinations
Traditional Home Uniform
Black jersey · Gold pants · Black helmet
Traditional Road Uniform
White jersey · Gold pants · Black helmet
Color Rush
Black jersey · Black pants · Black helmet
1933 throwback
Gold jersey with black stripes · Khaki pants · Gold helmet
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