Washington Commanders: Football team announces new nickname after 18-month rebranding process

The Washington NFL franchise has decided on its new team name, as the Washington Football Team will now go by Washington Commanders. 

Earlier this month, the franchise teased its new uniforms as well as two different helmets: one burgundy and one black. In the video posted by Washington, team president Jason Wright ruled out the “Wolves” and “RedWolves” in their search for a new name, saying that they were, “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.” 

This rebrand has been a year and a half in the making. Washington announced in July 2020 that it had retired the “Redskins” moniker, which had been associated 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.

The team’s former name has been a controversial topic for years. Washington team owner Dan Snyder had always…