The Pittsburgh Steelers are going all in for Monday Night Football this week - and not just on the field. When they take on the Miami Dolphins in primetime, they'll be rocking their fan-favorite color rush uniforms, adding a little extra electricity to an already special night at Acrisure Stadium.
This isn’t just any Monday night game. The Steelers will also induct three franchise legends into the team’s Hall of Honor: quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, center Maurkice Pouncey, and linebacker Joey Porter Jr. That trio represents the heart and soul of Pittsburgh football across multiple eras - and their recognition adds a layer of emotion and history to the night’s atmosphere.
The color rush look has become something of a tradition in Pittsburgh. Typically reserved for one primetime appearance per season, the all-black ensemble with gold accents has become a symbol of big-game energy for the Steelers. While the team usually breaks them out earlier in the year, this season’s late Monday night slot gave Pittsburgh the perfect excuse to bring them back under the lights.
This will be the second time this season the Steelers have worn an alternate uniform. Earlier in the year, they suited up in their 1930s throwback kits against the Green Bay Packers - a nod to the franchise’s deep roots. NFL rules allow teams to wear alternate uniforms up to three times per season, and the Steelers have two in their rotation: the vintage throwbacks and the modern color rush.
As for the full look on Monday night, the team hasn't confirmed whether a special helmet will accompany the color rush jerseys - something fans will be watching closely as kickoff approaches. Last season, they wore the color rush set during another Monday Night Football showdown, that time against the New York Giants at home.
Since debuting the color rush uniforms in 2016, the Steelers have leaned on them as a bit of a good-luck charm. They're 8-3 in those games, a record that speaks to more than just aesthetics - this team tends to show up when the lights are brightest and the jerseys are blacked out.
Between the emotional weight of honoring three Steelers greats and the visual punch of the color rush uniforms, Monday night is shaping up to be more than just a late-season AFC clash. It’s a celebration of Pittsburgh’s past, present, and - if they can keep that color rush magic going - maybe even a glimpse of the future.