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Falcons unveil flashy new uniforms featuring NFL's 1st gradient jersey

AtlantaFalcons.com

The Atlanta Falcons officially unveiled a bold and ultra-modern new set of uniforms on Wednesday, hours after they leaked online.

The red-to-black jersey is the first in NFL history to feature a gradient. It's a look reminiscent of Texas Tech's alternate uniforms from 2014:

The new uniforms feature an oversized "ATL" wordmark on the front of the home, road, and alternate jerseys. Also included in the set is a black throwback uniform.

The Falcons' logo remains unchanged, but the helmet now has a matte black finish and a chrome silver facemask.

The Buccaneers were widely praised on Tuesday after unveiling new uniforms their Super Bowl-era look heavily influenced. Their NFC South rivals in Atlanta are doing anything but returning to tradition.

Initial reaction to the Falcons' new look has been mixed at best:

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