The Detroit Lions sent fans in a frenzy this week with a simple post to social media. Advertising their new alternate helmet—their first blue helmet in over a half century—they captioned a photo of it with “Black and Blue Division”—the long-time nickname of the NFC North/Central.
Immediately, fans baselessly speculated that black uniforms were on its way. Nevermind that the blue helmet was displayed on a black background, they KNEW black uniforms had to be on its way.
Black and Blue Division pic.twitter.com/CewYhg5faT
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) July 10, 2023
The speculation only grew further when a fan who was doing a tour of the team facility this week noticed that the Lions’ current alternate uniforms—the all grey color rush—were curiously missing from the team’s display in the lobby.