Eagles to break out long-awaited alternate jersey in 2023 season

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Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said that the Kelly green jerseys that were made famous in the early 1990s were coming back, but it would take a year. 

It seems he is making good on that promise. 

The NFL revealed a doctored picture of quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver DeVonta Smith during a game with the Kelly green look as they shake hands. 

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Fred Barnett, #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles, looks on against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game Nov. 4, 1990 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Barnett played for the Eagles from 1990-1995. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

"The @Eagles’ Kelly green alternate uniforms are officially coming back this season," the caption read on Twitter. 

Eagles fans, or NFL fans in general for that matter, will look at these jerseys and immediately think about Randall Cunningham throwing to Fred Barnett, Keith Byars and Calvin Williams. Or maybe Reggie White wreaking havoc on the defensive line. 

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Since then, every NFL team has either kept tradition, or completely switched up their color schemes to appeal to the next generation. However, teams like the Eagles’ NFC East rival New York Giants, have brought back their old threads to pay homage to the best – and maybe get some luck from winning days if they are lucky. 

Randall Cunningham, #12 of the Philadelphia Eagles, drops back to pass against the Washington Redskins during an NFL Football game Sept. 7, 1986 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Cunningham played for the Eagles from 1985-1995.