Thursday’s practice session in Allen Park saw something a little different with the Detroit Lions. The team sported the alternate blue helmets for the early afternoon practice.
The helmets are new for 2023. Detroit hasn’t worn them yet in a game, as they’ll make their debut in Week 8 on Monday Night Football when the Lions host the Las Vegas Raiders. They’ve been visible around the practice facility and during training camp, but this was the first time they’ve worn them for any practice that’s been open to media, too.
The #Lions were practicing in their alternative blue helmets today. pic.twitter.com/eKYM3DHRei
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) October 19, 2023
Speaking from my own personal taste, the helmets look sharper in person than they do in a picture.
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