The Tennessee Titans’ new look has already given the franchise a boost in the uniform conversation, but one recent ranking still leaves plenty of room for debate.
Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated placed the Titans at No. 19 in his 2026 NFL uniform rankings, slotting them between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. That’s a noticeable jump from where Tennessee has tended to land in recent years, especially after this offseason’s overhaul brought in new home and away uniforms along with new primary and secondary logos.
The change also marked a shift in identity. Tennessee moved away from its previous color scheme and leaned harder into “Titans Blue,” the shade tied to the Oilers. The reception has been strong, with the new set drawing praise from around the league and replacing the old consensus that the Titans simply didn’t have much going on uniform-wise.
Kadlick’s list had the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 1, followed by the 49ers, Cowboys, Ravens, and Bengals in the top five. At the other end, the Los Angeles Rams finished last at No. 32.
Among AFC South teams, the Houston Texans checked in at No. 7, the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 15, and the Indianapolis Colts at No. 26. The Jaguars’ throwback look also earned some appreciation in the discussion.
Kadlick’s main knock on Tennessee’s new setup is that it takes away the possibility of wearing Oilers throwbacks. But there’s another lane here, and it’s one that feels built for the franchise’s own history.
From 1999 to 2007, and again from 2013 to 2017, the Titans wore a navy jersey with light blue shoulders. That design stands out as a strong candidate for a modern update, especially if the team wants a throwback that feels connected to its own past.
With 2026 set to be the final season at the original Nissan Stadium, the timing makes the idea even more interesting. And with the Titans’ alternate uniform for 2026 heavily implied to be navy, there’s a clean path to make a navy throwback work as well.
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