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Rod Wood was asked to bring the black uniforms of the Detroit Lions by Dan Campbell. Wood concurred, but not before Campbell had to take action.

At Ford Field on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms to a boisterous crowd of more than 5,000 supporters. The much-anticipated return of the black uniform option—which the Lions had given up on in 2017—was showcased during the event.

As it happens, three years ago, during coach Dan Campbell’s first few months on the job, a conversation led to the decision to bring back the black outfits. Rod Wood, the team president, elaborated.

“When he was here (as a player), he wore the black jerseys,” Wood remarked. He said, “Hey Rod, when can we get the black jerseys back?” when we were in the draft room.

“I proposed a deal: I’ll return the black jerseys when you win the division. Thus, I took a risk and

Thank goodness, he delivered. That narrative is real.

These uniforms, of course, took years to create. Whether Detroit ended up winning the NFC North or not, the Lions were still going to debut black uniforms. However, it was a lovely coincidence that the Lions won the division and even a few postseason games a few months before these new uniforms were unveiled.

The unfavorable associations with the black outfits from that particular Lions football era (2003–2017) contributed to the decision to shift away from them. Now that the Lions football team is in a new age, Wood, however, is unconcerned about the bad reputation associated with those uniforms.

Although there is some history there—which I am fully aware of—we are a new club with new players and leadership. Wood added, “And I believe that the past is the past.

Campbell had slightly better pleasant memories of the black outfits. It was a really well-liked choice among the players when he was wearing them.

According to Wood, “it was kind of the team’s favorite at the time.” Campbell merely yearned for it once more. I believe that for him, it’s a nostalgic

The black uniforms of the current age differ significantly from those of the past. Compared to earlier times, the white outline doesn’t conflict with the numbering as much. More significantly, compared to the silver pant options of the early aughts, the black uniforms now go better along with black and blue pant options. The Lions have a new chrome blue helmet with a black Lions logo decal on top of it all.

According to Wood, “I think they dress even better than when he was here (as a player).” “It looks better with the combos of pants than with the silver pants we were wearing at the time.”