Detroit Lions leave NFL fans split after controversial new uniform as one claims it was 'drawn by a child'

DETROIT Lions fans have been left divided after their team revealed their new alternate helmet.

The reveal took place on Wednesday and features a helmet that will be used with the team's alternate grey uniform.

Featuring a new look Lions logo on top of two stripes, mirroring the Ford Mustang logo, the team's website states that the logo was "Designed to celebrate the Lions 90th Season."

They also state that it aims to "pay tribute to the Club's heritage."

Finished off with a grey facemask and a shade of blue new to the NFL, the look was modeled by defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Responses by fans on Twitter were mixed, with one commenting: "The lion looks like it was drawn by a child"

While another also took issue with the logo, saying: "That lion is skinny and weak"

One fan added that while the helmet is "cool" it is "completely ruined by the ugly all grey jerseys…what a shame"

Not that all need convincing, with one comment reading: "WOW, that's awesome, now, bring back the uniforms of the 1970s, and you'll have a winner!"

"My god they nailed this #onepride" another fan said.

The Lions also revealed that they will wear the alternate helmet twice this season.

Fans will have their first opportunity to see them in action on October 30 when they host the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Lions will then close out their season at home on January 7 against the Minnesota Vikings wearing the new headwear.