Cincinnati Bengals Throwback Jerseys
Shop the Cincinnati Bengals throwback jersey: retro and vintage Bengals styles.
This page covers retro Bengals jerseys: what throwback means for Cincinnati, what we carry and how to choose. For modern styles, see the team page.
Bengals throwback and retro styles
| Style | Look | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow Legend black | Black with orange stripes | Top-tier Legend |
This is the only throwback-category item in our catalog today. Check the listing for details before ordering.
What is a vintage Cincinnati Bengals jersey?
The Bengals began under owner and coach Paul Brown, who gave the expansion team simple black and orange uniforms with three stripes, not the five stripes of his old Browns, according to NFL.com via Wikipedia. The tiger-stripe helmet became the signature. A vintage Cincinnati Bengals jersey from that era is the look retro styles aim to echo. We could not confirm year-by-year changes between 1970 and 2003.
Modern retro looks: Color Rush and White Bengal
The nearest official retro touches are modern. Cincinnati wore Color Rush white jerseys from 2016 and a white alternate helmet from 2022, and its 2026 White Bengal games are November 15 and December 31. For the history, read the Cincinnati Bengals uniform history and the Cincinnati Bengals jerseys 2026 guide.
Where throwback fits in the Bengals set
Cincinnati's identity is simple: black or white jerseys, orange stripes and a tiger-stripe helmet, so almost every current jersey already looks retro next to other teams'. That is why many fans skip a dedicated throwback and buy the black home jersey with the Burrow or Chase name. If a team-issued throwback is announced, we will list it here.
Retro Bengals searches
Cincinnati Bengals retro jerseys and a vintage Cincinnati Bengals jersey both point to the Legend and legacy styles above. Nike makes the current Bengals styles, and the retro look is its tribute to the early stripes.
Which retro Bengals jersey to buy
If you want a retro Bengals jersey today, the Legend black jersey is the style we list. For an everyday look, the classic Bengals black home jersey is closest. Check the NFL jersey size chart before ordering.
Retro sizes, tiers and the Ring of Honor
The Legend jersey is a top-tier style, not a Game or Limited jersey, so compare it with a Limited jersey and the away jersey on the team page. Men's sizes are standard. Fans who want retro Bengals often think of Ring of Honor names: Ken Anderson (2021), Anthony Muñoz (2021), Boomer Esiason (2023) and Chad Johnson (2023). The Bengals first wore Color Rush in 2016.
Bengals throwback jersey FAQ
Do the Bengals have a throwback jersey in 2026?
We found none announced.
Who designed the first Bengals uniforms?
Owner and coach Paul Brown gave the team black and orange three-stripe uniforms.
When did the Bengals get a white helmet?
A white alternate helmet was revealed July 22, 2022.
What retro Bengals jersey do you sell?
The Joe Burrow Legend black jersey.