The Washington Football Team has a new name — the Commanders.
The franchise announced the new moniker Wednesday morning after an 18-month name search. The team will keep the same colors burgundy and gold.
One legacy. One unified future.
We are the Washington Commanders #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/Eav9NOV5Mm
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
The future of Washington football is here #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/MwkCLTkVAA
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
The Commanders used to be named the Redskins and actually used to win. Now, however, the franchise struggles and has posted just 5 winning seasons this century.
The Commanders beat out reported other names such as the Armada, Red Hogs, Red Wolves and Defenders, among others.
Washington has won 3 Super Bowls in its proud history — 1982, 1987 and 1991 — and hopes to one day return to glory in the NFL.
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