Recently, a digital artist named Addison Foote created versions of rebranded logos for all 32 teams in the NFL. Foote’s illustrations have been used by various organizations, such as the NBA, NBC, Sony, Duke, and the 2016 and 2018 Olympics, as well as celebrities such as DeMarcus Cousins, Deandre Ayton, Jaquiski Tartt, Brandon Night, Ice Cube, and Future.
Here are grades and justifications for all 16 of the NFC redesigns. (AFC linked here.)
NFC East
New York Giants: B
This is an interesting twist on a plain logo. Making it all into one flowing graphic is cool, but it’s still not a “wow” logo.
Dallas Cowboys: D-
The only people this will please are those who say that just having a star is too simple. Just like that, you have a generic “D” to go with the star. No thanks.
Philadelphia Eagles: B+
This is a cool concept that keeps the overall idea of the Eagle head but changes the rest. I question what the circle is and if it is necessary, but it’s still an appealing logo.
Washington Redskins: A
Replacing the controversial Native American head with the letter “R” in a cool font but keeping the rest of the concept? Great choice.
NFC North
Green Bay Packers: B
This is definitely cooler than the current logo, but it is a bit hard to understand. It took a little while to find where the “G” and the “B” where and what lines went with which letter.
Minnesota Vikings: A-
This one keeps the same Viking head idea but adds a Viking-style “V” in the background. A really great concept and an impressive logo.
Chicago Bears: B
This concept sticks with the basic idea of the current Bears’ logo, but adds some better touches of color while also making the bear look a bit more ferocious.
Detroit Lions: A+
A terrifying lion on the shield with a stunning color scheme? Say no more. This one is perfect.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons: B-
There are a few changes between this one and the current one, and while it’s a bit cooler, there aren’t any drastic differences.
New Orleans Saints: B
This isn’t too far off from the current logo, but the black and white in the middle add a nice touch.
Carolina Panthers: D+
“Oh, look, we’re playing the Carolina Kittens– I mean, Panthers– this week.” What a disappointing logo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A+
The sword in the mouth tells you not to mess with the Bucs. Plus, for some reason, I love the curved hat.
NFC West
San Francisco 49ers: B
This one has gotten some hate on other forums, but I don’t dislike it. It’s still basic, but the font looks really good.
Seattle Seahawks: D
This Seahawk is exactly what I looked like when I saw this logo. Hard pass.
Los Angeles Rams: A
This Ram is out to get you. He looks terrifying, and the L.A. accompanying it gives a strangely-strong vibe no to mess with L.A.
Arizona Cardinals: B-
This Cardinal is having a bad hair day. But at least the “A” looks cool.
