Overview

• Saquon Barkley will be the first to wear the gold shield in the Eagles’ season opener against the Cowboys on Thursday night.
• Josh Allen, the 2024 MVP, will debut his patch on Sunday night when the Bills face the Ravens.
• Pat Surtain II, Jayden Daniels, and Jared Verse are the other recipients as the 2024 Defensive Player, Offensive Rookie, and Defensive Rookie of the Year.
• The patch replaces the traditional NFL shield on the jersey collar and will be worn through the regular season and playoffs, with the program expected to continue in future years.
• The design draws from the NFL Honors logo and echoes MLB’s 2025 gold-logo rollout, with coverage noting both recognition of excellence and questions about added marketing.