Ravens reveal new alternate 'Purple Rising' helmet
The Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday revealed a new 'Purple Rising' alternate helmet that the club will debut in one game during the 2024 season.
www.nfl.comHere’s the latest on the Ravens’ uniforms:
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The Baltimore Ravens unveiled a major uniform overhaul on April 16, 2026, introducing the Next Flight collection. The new design features a midnight purple iridescent color, raven-wing collar details, diagonal talon striping on the legs, updated numbers, and two new helmet options. The rollout marks the biggest change since 1999, and the team showcased multiple combination looks for the 2026 season. [Sources: Ravens press release and accompanying coverage][1][4][7]
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In addition to the main look, the team added two alternate helmets (a matte black and an updated purple helmet), expanding the possible uniform combinations to as many as 12 weekly looks. This helmet diversification is part of the broader redesign completed after a multi-year process. [Sources: CBS Sports overview, official team announcements][2][4]
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Media and fan coverage highlighted the distinctive midnight purple iridescence and talon-inspired pant stripes, with players reacting positively to the refreshed aesthetic. The change is framed as ushering in a new era for the franchise, including a potential shift in on-field presentation and branding. [Sources: team quotes and coverage][6][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most official renderings or compile a quick side-by-side visual of the new looks. Would you prefer a summary focused on on-field implications, or a visual comparison?[4][1]