Titans unveil new uniforms
Marcus Mariota and several teammates strode on stage as the Titans revealed their long-awaited new uniforms during a packed street party Wednesday night in downtown Nashville.
The event, which also featured a free Florida Georgia Line concert and fireworks, drew as many as 20,000 spectators.
"This is that fierce, tough, Titan look that we all wanted," linebacker Brian Orakpo said.
The familiar “two-tone blue” color scheme and fireball logo remain the primary calling cards for the franchise, which is entering its 20th season as the Titans.
Major changes were made to the helmet, jersey font and shoulders. Nike senior product director Kelly Morris, art director Tom Andrich and NFL creative director Shandon Melvin explained the design elements in interviews with The Tennessean.
The helmet color has shifted to a metallic navy after decades of the team wearing white. The facemask has changed to silver, as has the outline of the fireball logo. A stripe, which is inspired by the sword, also incorporates silver and begins in the rear of the helmet and tapers toward the front. The word "Tennessee" appears on the back bumper.
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