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

Updated February 02, 2022

Jonathan Franklin
Bill Chappell

Dan, left, and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, on Wednesday. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to American Indians. (AP)

This article was originally published on February 02, 2022.

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

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