How NFL Uniforms Have Changed Over the Years

While Tom Brady is now retired, he helped lead the Patriot to several Super Bowl victories.

In 1996, though, Curtis Martin (#28) and Terry Glenn (#88) were on the roster. This was years before the team drafted Brady.

In the beginning, players like John Hannah, pictured here, wore pretty simple uniforms for games.

Pittsburgh's team always dons their signature colors. The uniforms inspired a Wiz Khalifa song, the popular "Black and Yellow."

Before Wiz Khalifa made the colors into an anthem, Joey Porter rocked more yellow during games and practices.

Back in the day, Bobby Layne and fellow Steelers players might have worn black and yellow, but their photos were in black and white.

Quarterback Roger Staubach exemplifies the usual uniform style, though there are some '70s tweaks, including the large Dallas star symbol.

In an undated photo from the early 20th century, Danny Villanueva demonstrated his skills while wearing the Cowboys' original iteration of their gameday getups.

In the past, the Eagles have played up their signature wings, particularly on helmets. Players like Brian Dawkins rocked different combos of their dark, midnight green, black, white, and silver.

No wings in sight. Player Tom Brookshier hit the field sans helmet during games.

For Bobby Engram and his fellow Seahawks, uniforms were more muted. Mostly, they wore dark, charcoal grey.

The Seahawks used to be a lot less neutral. Former footballers like Matt Hasselbeck stood out on the field in bright blue and shiny silver.

The Browns have been know for their (you guessed it) brown and orange uniforms over the years. The most recent design is seen here on Jarvis Landry.

In the '90s, the Browns didn't shy away from their signature styles. Instead, they played up classic, iconic imagery with their vintage, throwback-inspired uniforms.

Back in the day, Jim Brown hit a power stance and made waves on the field (which is more than can be said nowadays). It was the team's 12th season in the league.

You really can't miss the Dolphins' uniforms. Here, A.J. Derby celebrates in a bright, eye-catching turquoise and orange color combination.

In the early 2000s, Dolphins players like Sage Rosenfeld weren't quite so noticeable. The turquoise and orange weren't quite so pronounced on their away or at-home uniforms.