In an ongoing effort to honor the franchise’s history, Washington Commanders’ ownership recently announced the return of gold pants to the team’s uniforms for the 2024 NFL season.
Fans were happy about the move. Washington began wearing gold pants in the 1930s, lasting until 1979. After not being a part of any uniform combinations for over 30 years, former team president and general manager Bruce Allen brought back the gold pants as a regular part of the uniform rotation in 2010.
The team did break out the gold pants in 1994, 2002-03, and 2007 as part of their throwback uniforms. Washington last wore them in 2018.
The team revealed Thursday that the Commanders will wear burgundy jerseys and gold pants for Sunday’s 2024 home opener against the New York Giants.
Here’s the official announcement:
https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1833966243218624836
The Commanders’ X page then showed highlights of the gold pants in action, with Kirk Cousins at quarterback.
https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1834288054451810652
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will make his first home start in Sunday’s game.