New logo, who dis?
The Washington Commanders are offering football fans a look at the team's brand new logos and imagery.
In a tweet from the club's official account, the team posted a trio of images, adding "New name, new marks" for context.
Washington's NFL team is now the Commanders
By Jason Kurtz, Adrienne Vogt, Mike Hayes and Meg Wagner, CNN
Updated 11:45 a.m. ET, February 2, 2022
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Here's what the Washington Commanders' new logos look like
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
Washington Commanders continue revealing new uniforms
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
The new-look Washington Commanders are sharing additional versions of the team's uniforms on the franchise's official Twitter feed.
Defensive end Chase Young is shown wearing a predominantly white look in one tweet, with the simple caption, "Ice cold 🥶."
Team captain and 2021 Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is featured in a mostly black look with the caption "Burgundy & Gold x Black & Bold."
And wide receiver Terry McLaurin wears the team's most traditional coloring, burgundy and gold.
Commanders name honors location while "forging a pathway to a new era," team co-owner says
The name of the Washington Commanders signifies its location in the nation's capital and pays homage to its history, according to the team's co-owner and co-CEO Dan Snyder.
"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," said Snyder, according to the team's website. "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. We 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 statement also noted that the primary logo of the team is "a powerful 'W.'"
"This symbol carries forward an element of the Washington Football Team chapter in the franchise's history and acknowledges the team's deep Washington roots, while the W's angled cuts, bolded lines and serifs signify forward movement and progress. The slanted elements of the stripes bordering the 'W' are inspired by military rank insignia, helping to infuse the familiar mark with elements of the team's new identity," according to the statement.
The statement notes that the team will work over the next two years with fans on a new banner, fight song and second alternate uniform.
Washington Commanders show off new uniforms
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
Washington has unveiled new uniforms to pair with the launch of its rebranded team nickname, the Commanders.
With a post from the team's official Twitter feed, the Commanders shared a look at the franchise's new home, road and alternate uniforms.
The team also shared its new rallying crying and custom hashtag: #TakeCommand
Go Commanders!: Washington announces new football team name
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
Washington has introduced the new name and logo of its football team — the Commanders.
The news was unveiled this morning, following more than a year and a half of market research and focus groups.
In July 2020, the team abandoned the Redskins, the name that had been the team's moniker dating back to 1937. The name had long been deemed offensive and was routinely denounced by Native American groups as an ethnic slur.
During the past two seasons, the franchise simply went by the Washington Football Team.
NFL's first Black team president ushering Washington football into new era
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
On Wednesday, Washington Football Team president Jason Wright will help the franchise announce its new name, a revelation that comes 18 months after the team stopped referring to itself as the Redskins.
And the fact that Wright, the first-ever Black team president in NFL history, will be at the helm of this sea change is significant as the squad moves forward from a moniker steeped in racial insensitivity.
In July 2020, Washington ceased using the name Redskins, as it had been long denounced by the Native American community as an ethnic slur.
"If I could custom design a leader for this important time in our history, it would be Jason," said Washington team owner Daniel Synder in August 2020. "His experience as a former player, coupled with his business acumen, gives him a perspective that is unrivaled in the league."
Wright's experience and leadership will be called upon as the franchise looks to begin a new legacy, one with a new name and new logo.
"We are confident that this identity is one that our team and our fans across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and beyond can rally behind for another 90 years and more as we continue to cheer on the Burgundy & Gold in this next chapter," said Wright in January.
For the past two seasons, the franchise was known simply as the Washington Football Team while a more permanent nickname was being decided upon.
Helicopter video captures possible new name for Washington NFL franchise
From CNN's Chenelle Woody
A big clue about the new Washington Football Team name may have been captured on video overnight, reports CNN affiliate WUSA.
A day before the official name reveal, the news station's chopper flew over FedEx Field and captured a large "Commanders" sign above the team store.
Top contenders for the Washington Football Team's new name
From CNN's Brandon Griggs and Jason Kurtz
As the Washington Football Team prepares to announce a new name, a list of top contenders has emerged.
Dating back to July 2020, Washington has been conducting market research, holding focus groups and soliciting fan recommendations (of which they received more than 40,000 submissions).
On an ESPN podcast last September, team CEO Tanya Snyder confirmed an unofficial list of eight finalists.
Those possible names for Washington's football team are:
- Armada
- Brigade
- Commanders
- Defenders
- Presidents
- Red Hogs
- Red Wolves
- Washington Football Team (the incumbent)
Over the summer, however, team president Jason Wright noted that Snyder's list of eight is not final and that additional names may still be in play. He also said last month that Red Wolves is no longer a candidate due to trademark issues.
The Washington Football Team is set to reveal its new name today
From CNN's Jason Kurtz
Washington, DC, is soon to reveal its football team's new name.
The announcement is scheduled to come at some point on Wednesday morning.
In July 2020, the franchise ceased referring to itself as the Redskins, as the name had long been deemed offensive and was routinely denounced by Native American groups as an ethnic slur.
"We can't wait to hit the ground running with our team name and identity on a clear path — one without distracting obstacles, legal or otherwise," team president Jason Wright said a month ago.
Both "Wolves" and "RedWolves" had been mentioned as possible new names for the franchise, however Wright has since said neither will be the name of the future.
"We know that many of you loved one or both of these names," Wright said, adding "understanding the weight and importance of our team name, and excitement around other name options — both internally and within our fan base — we didn't want to risk going down a route that could be dotted with legal hurdles."
Since the summer of 2020, the team simply went by the name Washington Football Team while a more permanent name was sought after.
Prior to 2020, the team had been called the Redskins dating back to 1937.
