NEW YORK, NY - The New York Jets have dropped a bold new look for 2025: their Nike Rivalries uniform, aptly dubbed "Gotham City Football." Set to debut during their Week 14 home showdown against the Miami Dolphins, this design is a gritty tribute to New York-and it's getting fans talking.
Design That Speaks to the City
Here's what makes the "Gotham City Football" jersey stand out:
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Darker takes on the signature green, blended with Black, Light Iron Ore, and Dark Stucco-a palette that echoes the city's smoke-tinged skyline and hard-edged streets.
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A jet silhouette on a black backdrop replaces the usual pressure to go bright-reaffirming the city’s sleek, yet steely character.
- Hidden in plain sight: the manhole cover motif appears on the shoulders and background of the jersey-an understated nod to the toughness that defines the Jets and the city they represent.
Rivalries. Reinvented.
This "Rivalries" uniform is the crown jewel of Nike and the league's new initiative to spotlight iconic divisional matchups. For the next three years, the Jets-and seven other teams-will rotate this look for one home rivalry game per season. It's all done to add emotional resonance and visual flair to those must-see battles.
Mid-Pack Ranking-but Mean Design
Sporting the Rivalry jersey in Madden NFL 26 doesn’t shift the standings, but among the redesigns, the Jets land at #5. Critics praised the clean contrast of dark-green and gray/blue, and the sleek black helmet with its fresh logo patch. That said, some feel "Gotham" has been leaned on a bit too much-this isn't the first time the city's dark aura defines Jets branding.
Why It Hits Home
This isn't just a fresh look for the playbook-it's a reflection of identity. From the streets of NYC to the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, the uniform captures the heartbeat of Gotham: unflinching, urban, resilient.
Plus, just the act of competing in those heated AFC East matchups feels more electric when the home squad suits up with that kind of meaning.
