Jets fans woke up Monday morning very happy after the team debuted photos of their new “Legacy White” uniforms to be worn twice during the 2023 season.
The throwback uniforms pay homage to the 1979–89 teams that wore white jerseys with two stripes, white pants with one stripe and the iconic green Jets helmets. This era was known as the “Sack Exchange” in the team's history.
Fans will first see the throwback uniforms in Week 1 against the Bills, then again when the Jets face the Chiefs in Week 4. Both home games will include other legacy details, including themed end zones.
This means when Aaron Rodgers takes the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time playing as the starting quarterback for the Jets, he will be sporting the “Legacy White” uniforms. Rodgers was included in the images of a few Jets stars sporting the look.
The NFL world was excited to see the addition of the “Legacy White” uniforms to the Jets rotation this season, especially since many fans begged for the uniforms to return. Here are some of the best social media reactions from Monday, starting with Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner showing he’s a fan of the uniforms.
Sheeeeeesh😎🔥 https://t.co/syJk6tdmIs
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) July 24, 2023
Rock solid. And a big upgrade over the @nyjets primary unis.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 24, 2023
(Awesome video to introduce them, too.) pic.twitter.com/2iLRry99qi
These are sweet. The revolution continues https://t.co/LDezDSLUSG
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) July 24, 2023
Pretty sweet https://t.co/8f3MkoRUSK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 24, 2023
The Jets throwbacks are phenomenal. Kudos for giving the people what they wanted. Instantly the best uniform in their wardrobe. pic.twitter.com/ZsNB1kIozK
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) July 24, 2023
This should clearly be the Jets’ primary uniform and helmet combination https://t.co/9GPIcBTFw3
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) July 24, 2023
THOSE HELMETS😍😍😍 IT’S A UNIFORM RENAISSANCE https://t.co/iCfMaAINhI
— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) July 24, 2023
Now these are football uniforms. The classic stripes, the wider collar … I just wish they put in a white stripe down the helmet (if there isn’t one—I can’t quite confirm it either way). #Jets https://t.co/vScvh6ITp4
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) July 24, 2023
Okay, the vast majority of Throwback Uniforms revealed this summer have been 🔥
— Andrew Steele (@andrewsteeled) July 24, 2023
However, these are just breathtaking. Simple, clean and just gorgeous
What a perfect throwback / tribute to the New York Sack Exchange. I will be ordering one of these for sure #TakeFlight https://t.co/eZrAH536s7
