D.C.’s NFL Team Announces New Name: Washington Commanders
deadline.comThe Washington Commanders is the new name of the NFL team for the Washington, D.C. area, after a long search to final a new moniker that stretched out over almost two years.The name actually leaked out over the past two days, but was officially unveiled on NBC’s Today.
It replaces the temporary generic name of “Washington Football Team,” in place since the team dropped the Redskins after years of outcry that it was racists and derogatory to Native Americans.The name also was unveiled on Twitter with a new video featuring quick edits and an action movie-like soundtrack.One legacy.
One unified future. We are the Washington Commanders #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/Eav9NOV5Mm— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022In a statement, co-owner and co-CEO Dan Snyder said, “As an organization, we are excited to rally and rise together as one under our new identity while paying homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital.
As we kick-off our 90th season, it is important for our organization and fans to pay tribute to our past traditions, history, legacy and the greats that came before us.” He noted that the team’s logo and look “continue to honor and represent the Burgundy & Gold while forging a pathway to a new era in Washington.
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