A relic of Daron Payne's past will make its way off the shelf and onto the field this Sunday for the Washington Commanders' Week 9 matchup at Northwest Stadium.

"I've still got the throwback helmet at home, and I see it every day, so it's cool to have it back," the veteran defensive tackle said. "The stripes back on the pants; old school with the yellow number and stuff. I feel like it's nice."

Washington will debut its Super Bowl Era uniforms, a modern take on an iconic look from one of the NFL's most dominant runs ever, on Sunday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. The chance to rock the uniform, which pays homage to legends and conjures up nostalgia for fans, is one the players are especially excited for.

Payne is one of a few in the Commanders locker room who were with the organization during the Redskins era. During his 12 seasons with Washington, Tress Way has gained a strong understanding of this franchise's rich history and the pride and passion the fan base possesses. With that, the punter recognizes this specific uniform combo taps into something special.

"I'm sure the fan will be jacked," Way said. "Football is so emotional … We're really pushing to get back on track to playing our style of football, get some wins going, so any time you can get any emotion on your side with the fans and history and all that it's typically good vibes."

Jeremy Reaves is also a member of that small cohort that was around to wear the old brand. The safety and special teamer recognizes that there's "a lot of pride" and "a lot of heritage" stitched into the look the players will don on Sunday. It evokes some of the greatest to ever be involved with sport like Doug Williams, the Hogs and Joe Gibbs, to name just a few.

"It'll be exciting," Reaves said. "I know they [the fans] have been waiting for these forever, so it'll be an electric atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to it."

The Week 9 Washington fit has a classic feel and gives a nod to arguably one of the most recognizable uniform combinations in league history. Perhaps because of that, wearing these isn't just meaningful for players who have been with the franchise for years. Bobby Wagner, for example, can easily pull up a memory of his first time seeing the burgundy helmet with the thick white and gold stripe.

"I remember the first time I've seen a helmet like that was Sean Taylor, watching it, thinking it was cool," Wagner said. "Never thought that I'd be able to wear that helmet, so I'll wear it with pride for sure."

Adding to the energy of the uniform debut this Sunday will be the retirement of Art Monk's No. 81 jersey. The Hall of Fame wide receiver helped Washington lift three Super Bowls while wearing a uniform similar to the one that will be featured at Northwest Stadium. Monk and dozens of alumni will be in attendance for the occasion. Having so many former players in stadium as the current team takes the field in the Super Bowl Era uniforms serves as a reminder of the legacy the franchise looks to carry forth, and the standard players are hungry to hit.

"Those are the people that paved the way for the organization before us, so there's a certain standard -- a certain expectation -- when you step out on the field and you've got guys like that out there. They gave out the blueprint," Reaves said. "If you don't have an understanding of where things came from, how can you go forward? So, I think that's an important aspect of the legacy of this team and each guy understanding the part they have in it. They [alumni] left it better than they found it and it's our duty to leave it better than we found it."