Atlanta Falcons' 80s red uniforms named best in franchise history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons' former red jerseys and silver pants, worn from 1978-1989, have been named the best uniforms in the team's history by Jacob Robinson of The Athletic. The article comes as part of the NFL's offseason ranking period. Robinson also highlighted the home black uniforms from the early '90s as the team's worst look, referencing their underwhelming performance during that time. Fans have mixed opinions on the rankings, particularly regarding the overall aesthetic of the team’s throwback looks.
- •Falcons' red jerseys from 1978-1989 named best ever by The Athletic.
- •Jacob Robinson criticizes early 90s black uniforms as the worst.
- •NFL offseason is a period for ranking team uniforms.
- •Mixed fan opinions on Falcons' uniform aesthetics.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons 80s red look named best uniform in franchise history
"The Athletic picks Falcons' former red uniforms as their best ever
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