What Does The C And Stars Mean On NFL Jerseys?
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If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’ve probably noticed that some players have a little C or star on their jerseys. But what does that mean?
C on NFL Jerseys
The C on NFL jerseys stands for the team captain. The stars on NFL jerseys represent the number of times a player has been selected for the Pro Bowl.
Signifies Captain
The “C” on an NFL jersey stands for captain and is usually borne by the player who is responsible for calling the coin toss at the start of the game or the overtime period. Only one player on each team can wear this mark of distinction at a given time.
In addition to the “C”, there are also two stars that flank either side of the NFL logo on the jersey. These stars signify that a team has won multiple Super Bowls. For example, the New England Patriots currently have six stars above their logo, signifying that they have won six Super Bowls.
Worn by players who have been voted by their teammates to be a leader on the field
The captains for each NFL team are designated by the wearing of a “C” patch on their jerseys. This tradition dates back to the early days of organized football when each team had one or two players who served as on-field leaders and were primarily responsible for relaying information from the coaching staff to the other players.
In modern NFL usage, the “C” patch is worn by team captains as well as by players who have been voted by their teammates to be a leader on the field. The number of captains varies from team to team, but is typically between three and seven.
Only one player can wear the “C” patch at a time, so when a player is not in the game, another captain will wear it. The patch is usually worn on the left side of the jersey, over the heart.
Stars on NFL Jerseys
The stars on NFL jerseys represent different things. They may represent a player’s Pro Bowl appearances, a player’s All-Pro appearances, or a player’s Super Bowl appearances.
Signifies Pro Bowlers
The NFL logo patch on the right shoulder of every player’s jersey signifies that the player was a Pro Bowl selection at some point in their career. The Pro Bowl is the NFL’s all-star game, and the patch is awarded to players who are voted by fans, coaches, and fellow players as the best at their position in the league.
Players who have been named to multiple Pro Bowl squads will have a star next to the logo for each year they were selected. For example, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls in his career, so he has 14 stars next to his NFL logo patch. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named to nine Pro Bowls, so he has nine stars next to his patch.
Worn by players who have been selected to play in the annual Pro Bowl
The star on an NFL jersey indicates that the player has been selected to play in the annual Pro Bowl. The game, which is typically played the week after the Super Bowl, pits the best players from the NFC against the best from the AFC.
