{"id":3643,"date":"2026-04-23T16:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=3643"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:34:00","slug":"ravens-next-flight-uniforms-reflect-a-franchise-moving-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/ravens-next-flight-uniforms-reflect-a-franchise-moving-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens \u201cNext Flight\u201d Uniforms Reflect a Franchise Moving Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Baltimore Ravens didn\u2019t just unveil new uniforms on Thursday night, they revealed a visual signal of where the franchise is headed next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced during the team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.98online.com\/event\/2026-flock-forum-psl-owner-exclusive-at-merriweather-post-pavilion\" title=\"\">second annual Flock Forum<\/a> at Merriweather Post Pavilion, \u201cThe Next Flight\u201d collection marks the organization\u2019s most significant uniform change since 1999. But the message behind it wasn\u2019t about starting over. It was about evolving something that already works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That timing matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Jesse Minter stepping in as head coach, alongside coordinators Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver, and Anthony Levine Sr., the Ravens are entering a new phase on the field. The updated uniforms reflect that shift, still rooted in what has defined the organization for nearly three decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Levine understands that standard as a former Raven who now steps into the role of special teams coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to play violent, we\u2019re going to play fast\u2026we\u2019re going to play Ravens football,\u201d Levine said during the event, pointing to a renewed emphasis on what it means to \u201cPlay Like a Raven.\u201d That edge felt less consistent last season under John Harbaugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baltimore has a standard, and in the eyes of those who helped build it, there is an expectation that comes with wearing a Ravens uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe standard is the standard\u2026these youngins have to understand that. A lot of us gave blood for these colors, for the purple and black, for the city, for these fans,\u201d franchise legend Terrell Suggs said, reinforcing the weight behind what the current group now carries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Terrell Suggs with a strong message about what it means to wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Ravens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ravens<\/a> uniform: <br><br>\u201cThe standard is the standard\u2026these youngins gotta understand that.\u201d<br><br>\ud83c\udfa5 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DJXPLOSIVEBOOM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DJXPLOSIVEBOOM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RavensFlock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RavensFlock<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TndhdEs1qj\">pic.twitter.com\/TndhdEs1qj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbltakesports\/status\/2044961389849026747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollout itself created a balance between past and present. Hosted by Peter Schrager, the event featured appearances from other Ravens legends such as Jamal Lewis, alongside current players modeling the new uniforms, including one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoreravens.com\/video\/trey-hendrickson-ravens-practice-lamar-jackson-veteran-minicamp-final-drive\" title=\"\">team\u2019s newest additions, Trey Hendrickson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">More angles of the Ravens \u201cNext Flight\u201d uniforms \ud83d\udc26\u200d\u2b1b<br><br>Color-shifting midnight purple, wing details + the all-black \u201cDarkness\u201d helmet \ud83d\udd25<br><br>Same identity. Just elevated.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RavensFlock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RavensFlock<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W3LVJIroZS\">pic.twitter.com\/W3LVJIroZS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbltakesports\/status\/2045638939772379553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The development process of the uniforms began in 2023 as a collaboration between the Ravens, Nike, and the NFL. The goal wasn\u2019t to reinvent the look, but to elevate it. That shows up in the details: a color-shifting \u201cmidnight purple\u201d inspired by raven feathers, wing-patterned collars that nod to the franchise\u2019s original identity, and subtle feather and talon elements woven throughout the uniforms. The addition of \u201cBaltimore\u201d across select jerseys strengthens the connection to the city without straying from the team\u2019s core identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The updates extend to the helmets as well, highlighted by the all-black \u201cDarkness\u201d alternate featuring matte finishes, talon striping, and a two-toned Ravens logo. Like the rest of the collection, it leans into what the Ravens already represent: physicality, edge, and presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniform reveals across the league can often feel like a reset. However, the &#8220;Next Flight&#8221; felt like a celebration of legacy and the start of getting back to the identity that makes the Ravens one of the best franchises in the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/ravens-purple-pro-collective-empowers-women-in-sports\/\" title=\"\">Baltimore Ravens offseason activities<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Baltimore Ravens didn\u2019t just reveal new uniforms, they sent a message. From Anthony Levine Sr.\u2019s emphasis on playing fast and physical to Terrell Suggs reinforcing the standard, \u201cThe Next Flight\u201d reflects a team resetting expectations as it enters a new era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"The Baltimore Ravens didn\u2019t just unveil new uniforms, they sent a message.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re going to play violent, we\u2019re going to play fast\u2026\u201d \u2014 Anthony Levine Sr.\n\u201cThe standard is the standard\u2026\u201d \u2014 Terrell Suggs\n\n\u201cThe Next Flight\u201d reflects a team resetting expectations and redefining what it means to \u201cPlay Like a Raven.\u201d","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ravens"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ravens_Hamilton_Kyle_cropped-e1776961970158.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3643"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3647,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3643\/revisions\/3647"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}