D.C.’s NFL Team Announces New Name: Washington Commanders
02.02.2022 - 16:39
/ deadline.com
The 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, 2022
In 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. Today may mark the first day for the Washington Commanders, but we are and always will be Washington.”
The team actually plays in Maryland, and there have been reports that the franchise is looking for a new stadium in northern Virginia.
The team said that the name was selected after more than 40,000 fan submissions as well as surveys and focus groups.
Last year, Cleveland’s baseball team announced a new name — the Guardians — after criticism that the Indians was