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The Los Angeles Rams on Thursday rolled out two new alternate uniforms they'll sport this year, both of which harken back to past successes.
The two uniforms, one yellow and one white, honor notable teams and players of the 1950s, '60s and '70s, the team said in a news release.
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"The Classic Sol uniform honors the Rams' 1951 NFL Championship team on the 75th anniversary of that title, while Fearsome White celebrates the legendary Fearsome Foursome defensive line that redefined defensive football during the 1960s and early 1970s," the team wrote.
Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick, the Rams' chief marketing officer, added that "these uniforms are a celebration and reminder of the moments and people that built the Rams into what and who we are today."
"Every detail was intentionally designed to honor the grit and greatness of our history while delivering a modern look for today's players and fans. Classic Sol and Fearsome White represent two iconic eras of Rams football, and we're proud to bring those stories to life in a way that connects generations of Rams fans," Frederick said.
The Classic Sol uniform will be worn during "Monday Night Football" in Week 2 against the New York Giants and during "Thursday Night Football" in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Fearsome White will be worn against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 in the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix.
A Timely Focus on the Defensive Line
It's interesting the Rams would choose to highlight the Fearsome Foursome — Rosey Grier, Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Merlin Olsen — as they "transformed how defensive line play was evaluated, helping usher in a more aggressive era of pass rushing and establishing a standard that influenced generations of NFL defenses," the team said.
The current Rams have invested in a strong defensive line of their own, trading for dominant pass rusher Myles Garrett.
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In addition, franchise great and future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald has teased a possible return for another season with the Rams.
After all, Super Bowl LXI is at the Rams' house, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and the team is poised for another deep playoff run after coming up just short last season to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks.
The Rams run a 3-4 base defense, so a new Fearsome Foursome is likely out of the cards.
That said, Garrett and Donald would certainly be a terrible twosome on the line that would force offenses to make some tough decisions on protecting the quarterback.
Perhaps the chance to team up with Garrett — and the new threads — will be enough to bring Donald back for one last ride.
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