Washington Football Team Set To Unveil New Name On February 2
Jan 4, 2022, 9:18 AM
Tyler Larsen (69) center of Washington during an NFL football game between the Washington Football Team and the Carolina Panthers on November 21, 2021, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC AP – Washington’s NFL team says it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2.
Team president Jason Wright confirmed that the name won’t be Wolves or RedWolves.
He cited trademark challenges for not going down that path that was popular among fans. Commanders, Defenders, Red Hogs, Armada, Sentinels, Admirals Presidents, Brigade and the status quo “Washington Football Team” were among the other finalists.
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— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2022
The helmets and uniforms will still feature the franchise’s signature burgundy and gold colors.
The organization dropped its old name in the summer of 2020 after decades of complaints it was racist toward Native Americans and recent pressure from team sponsors.
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