Nike NFL Uniforms: Latest Buzz On Nike's Anticipated Unveiling

In an event that has sparked the attention of many for months, Nike is finally planning on unveiling its new direction with the NFL on April 3 in New York. The company, which is taking over for Reebok as the NFL's new uniform and apparel supplier, is expected to make changes—big and small—to jerseys and logos.

As the unveiling draws closer, some tidbits have leaked out. Here are a few of the latest buzz happenings surrounding Nike's changes:

Hawking for Change 

Early indications are that the Seattle Seahawks will be one NFL team to embrace Nike's changes, as leaked photos of a partially-altered logo and rumors of a gray alternate jersey have already surfaced. 

Leaked photos of the Seahawks' new logo have been shown this week, and while the change isn't all that significant, it does go to show that Nike will be tinkering with the ins and outs of even the most minute details. 

NFL Network actually displayed the new logo during a telecast Wednesday, so there's plenty reason to believe the change—a slight change of color while adding more gray to borders—is for real. 

Along with the new logo, Seattle may also get a gray-hued jersey to wear as the team's alternate.

From Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times:

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As in a gray alternate jersey that Seattle may have available, according to one source. This jersey would be a third option to the blue -- which is typically worn at home -- and the white shirts usually worn on the road.

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Not all teams are expected to change logos or even add an alternate jersey, but I think this is telling for the few teams that may embrace a different look. Nike hasn't always hit home runs with its designs in college, but there's a good chance that a tempered change in the NFL culture will go over considerably better.

Apparel Makeovers

ESPN's Page 2 columnist Paul Lukas gave us a sneak peek on what we might be able to expect from Nike's line of NFL apparel.

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On April 1 -- that's Sunday -- Nike will take over as the NFL's official outfitter. The change will immediately become apparent at retail outlets, which will start selling new Nike merchandise along with a new line of NFL caps from New Era.

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He has a slideshow of new apparel here. 

The new t-shirts and hats certainly have some aesthetic value.

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Well, at least there'll be no confusion regarding who made these T-shirts. The caps are pretty nice, and the conference logo stitched into the underbrim is a nice touch, no? The NFL will be selling all of these items, and probably plenty more, at a pop-up shop in New York during the NFL draft.

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What You May Have Missed

--The Carolina Panthers were the first team touched up by Nike, as their logo got a quick upgrade. It's a simple change, which again goes to show that Nike won't be making a lot of full-scale changes, but more small tweaks.

--Nike's video on the vision of their takeover. It doesn't give a lot of information, but it certainly gets your mind thinking about what they have in store for next week's unveiling.