Seahawks Throwback Uniforms and Old Seahawks Jerseys by Era
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- The Seahawks started in 1976 with royal blue and silver.
- A 2002 redesign brought navy and lime green piping.
- Nike's 2012 set introduced Action Green and Wolf Grey.
- The 2023 throwback revives the 1983–2001 design.
This guide covers the Seattle Seahawks' uniform history from the team's early years to 2026, mostly from Wikipedia's logos and uniforms timeline. It does not cover every minor change.
Seattle Seahawks uniform timeline
| Year | What changed | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Debut: royal blue and forest green thunderbird logo, royal blue home jerseys, silver helmets and pants | The franchise's first look |
| 1980 | White shoes replace black | A small change after four seasons |
| 1983 | Chuck Knox's update: logo worked into the sleeve stripes, TV numbers to the shoulders, facemasks from gray to blue | The base of the 1983–2001 look the 2023 throwback revives |
| 1994 | NFL 75th anniversary: Pro Block numbers (through 2001), a vintage-style jersey, sewn-on logos | A look the team kept for eight years |
| 2002 | Major redesign: Seahawks Blue, Navy and lime green piping, helmets from silver to blue | Came with the move to the NFC and a new stadium |
| 2005 | Blue jerseys with white pants at Jacksonville; home blue worn at Super Bowl XL as the designated visitor | The team's first Super Bowl season |
| 2009 | Lime green jerseys debut in September and are retired in December; navy pants arrive | A short-lived experiment |
| 2012 | Nike designs: College Navy, Action Green, Wolf Grey, feather trim; silver helmets return | The modern identity |
| 2016 | All-Action Green Color Rush debuts in December against the Rams | The origin of the "neon green" jersey |
| 2021 | All-navy with gray pants first worn at home against the 49ers | A modern navy-and-gray look |
| 2023 | Throwback inspired by 1983–2001 introduced; gray alternate retired; first white jerseys at home | Retro look returns |
| 2025 | "High-Decibel Zone" Rivalries uniform: Wolf Grey and iridescent green, chrome helmet, "12 AS ONE" on the helmet | Debuted against the Rams |
| 2027 | White version of the throwback is scheduled | Announced for next season |
The royal blue years
The Seahawks started in 1976 with a royal blue and forest green logo inspired by Kwakwaka'wakw art and royal blue home jerseys with silver helmets and pants. In 1983, when Chuck Knox became coach, the team moved TV numbers to the shoulders, worked the logo into the sleeve stripes and changed the facemask to blue. That 1983 design lasted until 2001 and is the base of the throwback worn today.
The 2002 redesign
In 2002 the team redesigned its uniforms as it moved to the NFC and opened Seahawks Stadium. The palette became Seahawks Blue, Seahawks Navy and lime green piping, and the helmets changed from silver to blue after a fan poll. Lime green became a nickname for the team's accent color, which is why fans still search for a "lime green Seahawks jersey."
The Nike era
Nike unveiled new designs in April 2012 with College Navy, Action Green and Wolf Grey, and silver helmets returned. A Wolf Grey alternate arrived in December 2012. The all-Action Green Color Rush debuted in 2016. The team won Super Bowl XLVIII in the 2013 season and Super Bowl LX in the 2025 season, both in the Nike set.
Throwbacks and Rivalries
The throwback inspired by the 1983–2001 design arrived in 2023. The NFL and Nike's Rivalries program added an iridescent green uniform in 2025, and a white version of the throwback is scheduled for 2027. In 2026 the team wears the royal blue throwback three times and the Rivalries uniform once.
Which era should you buy?
| Era | Closest current style | Where to shop |
|---|---|---|
| 1983–2001 royal blue | Royal blue throwback | Seahawks throwback jerseys |
| 2012–today navy and green | College Navy home | Seahawks home jerseys |
| Action Green | Alternate and Color Rush green | Seahawks alternate jerseys |
| White road | White away | Seahawks away jerseys |
Our listings use the current Nike designs. If you want an older look, the closest current style is usually the best match, and each product page says which style it is.
Shop the modern looks
See the Seattle Seahawks jerseys, the Seahawks throwback jerseys, the Seattle Seahawks jerseys 2026 guide and the Seahawks jersey numbers guide. The Seahawks home jersey, the away jersey and the alternate jerseys show how today's design connects to the eras above.
Old Seahawks jerseys and original Seahawks jerseys
An old Seahawks jersey, Seattle Seahawks old jerseys and a Seahawks jersey old style can mean the royal blue 1976–2001 era, while the original Seahawks jersey is the 1976 set. The Seahawks original jersey is the thunderbird-logo royal blue.
Seattle Seahawks helmets through the years
Helmets are part of how fans spot an era. The Seahawks have moved between silver and blue shells, and the 2023 throwback brought back the silver helmet of the royal blue years.
| Year | Helmet |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Silver helmets with the royal blue and forest green bird-head logo |
| 2002 | Helmets change from silver to blue after a fan poll |
| 2012 | Silver helmets return with the Nike redesign |
| 2023 | Throwback uniform debuts with a silver helmet and silver pants |
| 2025 | Rivalries helmet shows a white outline logo, with "12 AS ONE" on the back |
For logo changes, read the Seahawks logo history, and see Seahawks colors and the NFL helmets guide. Our legends jerseys page covers Retired Player styles.
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FAQ
When did the Seahawks change their uniforms?
The biggest changes were 1983, 2002 and 2012.
What is the Seahawks throwback uniform?
A royal blue and silver design inspired by the 1983–2001 look, introduced in 2023.
When did Nike start making Seahawks uniforms?
In 2012, with College Navy, Action Green and Wolf Grey.
Why did Seattle wear lime green?
Lime green jerseys debuted in 2009 and were retired the same year; lime green piping was part of the 2002 redesign.
What do the Seahawks wear in 2026?
See our Seattle Seahawks jerseys 2026 guide for every uniform and date.
Which Seahawks numbers are retired?
See our Seahawks jersey numbers guide.
What was the original Seahawks jersey?
The original Seahawks jersey in 1976 was royal blue, with silver helmets and pants and a royal blue and forest green logo.
Where can I see Seahawks jersey history?
The timeline above lists Seattle Seahawks jersey history from 1976 to 2025.
What are old Seahawks jerseys?
Seahawks old jerseys include the 1976 royal blue set, the 1983–2001 look and the 2002–2011 blue and lime set; the Seattle Seahawks original jerseys are the 1976 designs.
What color is the Seahawks helmet?
It has been silver (1976 and the 2012 Nike era) and blue (after a 2002 fan poll); the royal blue throwback uses a silver helmet.
What is the Seahawks helmet logo?
A stylized bird head; see our logo history for each change.