Sometimes a Uniform Isn't Exactly Uniform

This past Thursday, the Packers played their third preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Pack claimed its first victory with a 27-13 victory over the Bengals.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scores a touchdown on a 12-yard run, in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Nate Clements during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Grieshop)

I know, it's the preseason. Meaningless games. The Packers went 2-2 in the 2010 games. But still, it's good to see the team clicking and a win is always good.

What's even more interesting to me, though, is a uniform anomaly I noticed. The Packers are wearing at least two different jersey templates. Rodgers is wearing one, with its distinctive horizontal seam above the numbers. Compare that with the jersey Cedric Benson was wearing:

Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson (32) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) and defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Grieshop)

LB Jamari Lattimore was wearing the same template, giving us an even better look at its construction.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Jamari Lattimore returns an interception for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Cincinnati. Green Bay won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

When Reebok still had the NFL contract, they were moving towards one single jersey template for all members of a team. Looks like Nike is supplying the Packers with at least two distinct templates.

Greg Jennings and Tom Crabtree were sporting the classic, horizontal-seam jersey.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals safety Taylor Mays (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Grieshop)

Green Bay Packers tight end Tom Crabtree catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Grieshop)

I'll be looking to see if I can identify any additional templates.