The start of the 2023 season brings a new class of rookies making their official NFL debuts, and the league is set to commemorate that for each one of them.
The NFL announced on Wednesday that each rookie will wear a special "NFL PREM1ERE" jersey patch when they play their first game:
NFL Media @NFLMediaNational Football League Launches 'NFL PREM1ERE' Jersey Patch Program to Commemorate Each Rookie's First Game<br><br>Release: <a href="https://t.co/wIQKwhe1Ac">https://t.co/wIQKwhe1Ac</a> <a href="https://t.co/IMX9qdHNCT">pic.twitter.com/IMX9qdHNCT</a>
"An NFL rookie's first game marks an unforgettable occasion in his football experience and we are excited to preserve this moment and honor this milestone," Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent said in a release.