The “C” on NFL jerseys stands for captain. It marks players chosen as team captains, and the little stars on the patch usually show how many years they’ve served as a captain.

Quick Scoop

  • C = Captain. The patch identifies leadership on the field.
  • Stars = captain tenure. More stars generally mean more seasons as a captain.
  • Gold C. Some teams use a gold version to highlight long-serving captains.

If you want, I can also explain how NFL teams choose captains or what the stars specifically mean.