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Vintage 2000s Patriots

jerseys.

The Patriots changed uniforms in 2000, Tom Brady's rookie year. The royal blue jerseys with italic, shadowed numbers gave way to navy (the team called it nautical blue) with block numbers and the "Flying Elvis" logo on the sleeves. That look won Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX. A red alternate with the old "Pat Patriot" helmet followed in 2002, and a silver alternate ran from 2003 to 2007.

Tom Brady (#12) is the headline number, with Ty Law (#24) and Tedy Bruschi (#54). Adidas made the on-field jerseys in 2000 and 2001, per the Gridiron Uniform Database. Reebok took over in 2002 under its exclusive NFL license, which ran through the 2011 season.

NO. · · 2000S PATRIOTS JERSEYS, BY THE NUMBERS
Years
2000–09
Listed on eBay
986
Typical ask
$40+

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2000s New England Patriots navy Reebok-era jersey number 12 with silver shoulder panels, Patriots script and Flying Elvis sleeve logosPatriots · 2000s
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NO. 01 · BUYING GUIDE

Which one to buy

From Oct 3, 2026 listings

986 Patriots jerseys turn up in a Reebok search, most asking $40–75 delivered, and Tedy Bruschi is as common in the results as Tom Brady, usually for less. Reebok is the correct label for the decade, as the NFL's sole jersey supplier from 2002 to 2011: plain replicas have screen-printed numbers, Premier is stitched, and Authentic or On-Field EQT has sewn numbers and a numeric size (48 = L, 52 = XL), which is where early-Brady jerseys from the first Super Bowl seasons earn a premium. Ask for a tag photo, pit-to-pit and close-ups of the numbers, and skip Nike or 'NFL Team Apparel' tags, which mean a post-2012 jersey. Red flags: a Reebok Authentic Bruschi at $400, more than five times the band top, and an Aaron Hernandez at about $120 from a seller whose feedback wasn't captured. Budget buyers should take the $19 Bruschi in XL, first-time buyers the $38 home Brady, and collectors should bid on the Authentic Brady in 52 with a firm ceiling.

Listed now
986
Damaged / for parts
0
Typical ask
$40–$75
Full range
$19–$400

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 3, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ; eBay shows your exact total before you buy.

NO. 02 · MARKET SNAPSHOT

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TYPICAL · $58
HIGH · $75

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NO. 03 · WHAT TO LOOK FOR
  • Navy, not royal: royal blue jerseys with italic, shadowed numbers are 1990s. The navy jersey with block numbers dates from 2000.
  • Maker by year: on-field jerseys were Adidas in 2000–01, the first Super Bowl season included, and Reebok from 2002.
  • Alternates: the red alternate was worn in 2002 and again from 2009, the silver alternate from 2003 to 2007. A silver jersey comes from that window.
  • Super Bowl patches: game patches have been standard since Super Bowl XXXII, so jerseys from the Patriots' title games can carry the XXXVI, XXXVIII or XXXIX patch.
  • Collar shield: Reebok-era jerseys use the "NFL Equipment" shield introduced in 2002. Nike's redesigned shield replaced it in 2012.
  • Make sure the maker, the era and the design agree. A label from a company that did not make that team's gear in that period, or a design detail from a later season, means the jersey is newer or not what it claims to be.
NO. 04 · REPRODUCTIONS & BOOTLEGS
  • Nike kept making Patriots jerseys in a similar navy design after 2012, so a Brady jersey in this style can be a 2010s Nike piece. Look for a Reebok or Adidas label and the matching collar shield.
  • The red "Pat Patriot" throwback returned for 2009–12 and again from 2022, so red jerseys exist in Reebok and Nike versions. Only a 2002 red alternate is an early-Brady-era red jersey.
  • Customized jerseys: a blank jersey with numbers added later can look right in photos. Check that the number application matches the rest of the jersey and the labels.
  • Mitchell & Ness sells its NFL Legacy and Authentic throwbacks in numeric sizes (36 S, 40 M, 44 L, 48 XL, 52 2XL, 56 3XL), so a numeric size on its own does not prove a jersey is old.

Full reproductions guide →

NO. 05 · SIZING

Most Patriots jerseys from the decade are Reebok, with Adidas for 2000–01. Reebok made every licensed NFL jersey from 2002 through 2011, but tag sizes can still run differently between jerseys, so don't rely on the letter size alone. Ask for pit-to-pit (armpit to armpit, laid flat) and back length from collar to hem, and compare them with a jersey you own. Tagged sizes vary by maker and era, and many listings are mis-sized.

Vintage sizing guide →

the 2000s patriots
12
worn by · Brady
the

Brady

era, 2001–2009

Brady replaces Bledsoe in 2001. Three Super Bowl titles in four seasons, then 16–0 in 2007 and the loss in XLII.

NO. 06 · IN THE DESIGN ARCHIVE

Looking for one specific design? The archive files every Patriots design we found on eBay, one page each, with all its past examples.

New England Patriots · 26 designs →Super Bowl XXXVI (2002) →2003 AFC Championship →Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) →

NO. 07 · RELATED COLLECTIONS
NO. 08 · FIELD NOTES

Adidas or Reebok Brady jersey: which is older?

Adidas. The Patriots' on-field jerseys were made by Adidas in 2000 and 2001, Brady's first two seasons, including the Super Bowl XXXVI run. Reebok took over in 2002 and held the NFL's exclusive license through 2011.

Royal blue or navy?

Royal blue with italic, shadowed numbers is the 90s design. Navy with block numbers and the Flying Elvis on the sleeves started in 2000, so Brady's regular home jersey was always navy.

What is the silver Patriots jersey?

An alternate worn from 2003 to 2007, identical to the white jersey but with silver in place of white, paired with blue pants. It was dropped after 2007.

How do I tell a 2000s jersey from a later Nike one?

Check the label and the collar. Adidas (2000–01) or Reebok (2002–11) labels with the matching shield mean the 2000s. A Nike label and the redesigned shield mean 2012 or later.

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