Since the NFL got rid of the single shell rule, teams have been breaking out some alternate helmets and bringing us beautiful throwback looks. From the return Tampa Bay Buccaneers “Creamsicle” uniforms and the Cleveland Browns taking it back to the days of the white helmet and all-white uniforms, there have been some incredible threads being unveiled.
Then, there is the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts took to social media to unveil their “Indiana Nights” alternate uniforms that they will wear at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, October 22 against the Cleveland Browns.
The uniforms feature a black helmet and an all-blue uniform with random white stripes and black accents around the numbers. There is some interesting detailing in the jersey, but it’s hard to shake the image of a knock-off Duke uniform.
Check them out:
Them Indiana boys in them Indiana Nights. 🌙 pic.twitter.com/yBp1fHbFZH
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 20, 2023
The #Colts have unveiled a new 'Indiana Nights' alternate uniform, which includes a black helmet. They will wear these in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. pic.twitter.com/mBbDpat37j
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 20, 2023
As crisp and cool as the Indiana Nights. pic.twitter.com/dsxWC4secT
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 20, 2023
Of course, NFL Twitter was not shy about sharing its thoughts on the Colts alternate look and the unis were immediately roasted.
Here are some of the responses:
Those Colts uniforms are so bad. I love them.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) July 20, 2023
“Why does this look like a create-a-uniform preset from Madden,” another Twitter user wrote.
Anyone find the irony in the fact that the year “Indiana Nights” uniforms debut, they have NO primetime games? Nothing like seeing the Indiana Nights at a 1pm start. 😬 https://t.co/pIJpAOY3Ky pic.twitter.com/flstNQBE0I
— The Unstable Blues (@unstableblues) July 20, 2023
Nights in Indiana? Or nights Durham, NC? https://t.co/2kh3f2lLz7
— 🌊 DAME (@XXLangston) July 20, 2023
i can’t decide what to think of these uniforms but debuting the “indiana nights” uniforms during a 1pm game is hilarious https://t.co/BmEfeyOIUb
— jack (@janderson22_) July 20, 2023
Indiana Nights…perfect to wear for a night out at Dairy Queen and doing meth under a bridge. https://t.co/RQhgKP7IoP
— CogginToboggan (@CogginToboggan) July 20, 2023
"Indiana Nights"?? or "Friday Night Lights"??? Because if this isn't the most HS looking uniform ever, I don't know what is. https://t.co/ABMSRDVzvB
— Sean Kelly (@skelly54) July 20, 2023
Yeah, I don’t think that’s what they were going for.
It will be interesting to see if the Colts make some tweaks to the uniforms for future seasons, or whether they will just embrace the jokes that will be coming their way every time they suit up.
The Colts kick off their 2023-24 regular season campaign on Sunday, September 10, at home against the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars.
