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The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders

The big announcement ends 18 months of research, focus groups and fan submissions for the organization's new identity and brand.
These helmets might be sporting a new logo after the Washington Football Team announces its new name on Wednesday.
Updated February 2, 2022 at 9:56 AM ET

After 18 months of speculation (and internet sleuthing), the Washington Football Team officially revealed its new name on Wednesday — the Commanders.

"It's a name that has the weight and meaning befitting a 90-year-old franchise," team president Jason Wright said as he announced the new name on the Today show Wednesday morning.

"It's something that broadly resonated with our fans," he added, "and it's something that we believe embodies the values of service and leadership that really define the

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