The Washington NFL franchise has decided on its new team name, as the will now go by Washington Commanders.Earlier this month, the its new uniforms as well as two different helmets: one burgundy and one black. In the , team president Jason Wright ruled out the "Wolves" and "RedWolves" in their search for a new name, saying that they were, " Melvin Adon Jersey not viable options because of existing trademarks held by other teams.""We are on the brink of starting a new chapter, but our history, our legacy cannot be lost along the way," Wright said last month. "Now, more than ever, it's important that we stay connected to our roots." One legacy. One unified future. We are the Washington Commanders Washington Commanders (@Commanders) This rebrand has been a year and a half in the making. Washington announced in July 2020 that it , which had been a sociated with the franchise since 1933. This is the fourth name in the team's history, as the franchise was born the Boston Braves in 1932 before making the switch to Boston Redskins the following year and becoming the Washington Redskins in 1937. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Pat Burrell Jersey Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The team's former name has been a controversial topic for years. Washington team owner Dan Reyes Moronta Jersey Snyder had always stood up for his team's name, and even in 2013 that, "We'll never change the name. It's that simple. NEVER -- you can use caps." However, Snyder could not hold his position forever. In the summer of 2020, the murder of George Floyd sent forth repercu sions that affected several different areas of life from entertainment to busine s. It moved many to raise their voices to promote inclusion and racial equality. Washington again began to feel pre sure to change its team name. FedEx, whose name remains on Washington's stadium, said that they would pull its signage from the venue if the name wasn't changed. Along with FedEx, other major partners such as , and all removed team gear from their websites. From there, Washington announced it would review its name. Just 10 days later, the franchise officially retired the moniker.Washington spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons as the "Washington Football Team." Despite quarterback i sues, Washington made its return to the playoffs Gaylord Perry Jersey in 2020 after finishing first in the NFC East with a 7-9 record. It was in the postseason where former practice squad quarterback made a name for himself, as he gave and the eventual Super Bowl champion a close game. Washington had high hopes heading into 2021, but new quarterback was injured in Week 1 while the defense took a considerable step backwards. Washington rebounded late in the year to reenter the playoff discu sion before Enderson Franco Jersey finishing with a 7-10 record.Despite the new team name, the Washington franchise doesn't want to completely forget the past. The legends of old and the three Super Bowl championships will now be a part of the Commanders as Wright, general manager Martin Mayhew and head coach Ron Rivera confidently march this franchise into the future. The Washington Football Team is now officially the Washington Commanders! If you're a Washington fan, you need new jerseys, hats, hoodies, and more to celebrate the new era. .
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