There’s an unusual footnote to the unveiling of the alternate uniforms that the Chicago Bears will wear twice during their 100th season, which also is the league’s 100th season: The Bears won’t be wearing them when the season opens with a Thursday night grudge match against the Green Bay Packers.
The unveiling of the Bronco Nagurksi jerseys came with an announcement that the uniforms will be worn on September 29 against the Vikings, and on December 5 against the Cowboys.
It’s possible that the Bears are opting for a Mean Machine-style surprise on opening night, with their normal uniforms being worn during pregame warmups before a pre-kick okey-doke where they make a quick change before officially taking the field.