Seahawks Wear Rare Uniforms Facing 49ers Season Opener

The Seattle Seahawks are set to open their 2025 NFL season against the San Francisco 49ers with a depleted receiving corps as key backups Jake Bobo and Dareke Young are ruled out, placing more responsibility on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. The team will wear a rare 'college navy' jersey and 'wolf grey' pants combination, a look they have worn only 14 times since 2012, with a positive recent record in those games. New quarterback Sam Darnold, making his Seahawks debut after signing a significant contract, will lead the offense alongside a revamped offensive line and a new scheme under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The 49ers have injury concerns on both sides and have re-hired Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, aiming to improve a defense that struggled last season. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots will don blue jerseys with silver pants for their season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, a uniform choice popular among fans and symbolic of the Gillette Stadium Lighthouse, as they look to build momentum under new head coach Mike Vrabel. Both Seattle and New England are emphasizing fresh starts with new looks and personnel as they prepare for their respective season openers.