(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***, Native American groups who said it was an ethnic slur and a derogatory reference to skin color, sparked mass protests seeking to end systemic racism, Cleveland Indians changed its name to the Guardians, NFL obtained emails between coach Jon Gruden. Accompanied by a new logo, the changes come about 18 months after the franchise ditched the Redskins name for its racist connotations. Ever since they announced the new name and branding would be released on February 2nd, us fans of our dear Washington Football Team have been wondering what the new name will be. @WashingtonNFL | #WashingtonFootball | #WFT pic.twitter.com/ru53FDSqR4, "There's two reasons you acquire a name. There are also reports of employees. The emails were leaked to the media in October 2021, forcing Gruden to resign as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Could this be the new officialmerchandise? Before the start of the 2020 season, Washington dropped the "Redskins" nickname and logo.They have gone by the Washington Football team for the last two seasons and asked the fans for help when it comes to coming up with a new name and logo.Fans loved the names Wolves and RedWolves, but Wright said, "We put Wolves on a list of options to explore fully. ", Earlier this month, Washington's president Jason Wright announced in a column on the team's website that new name and logo will be revealed on Feb. 2. The franchise formerly known as the Washington Redskins announced they will introduce their new branding to the football world on . Earlier this week, it was leaked by former Washington Football Team quarterback and NFL broadcaster Joe Theismann that the team would be changing their name to the Washington Commanders. While it may seem the new WFT name and logo are legitimate, there are plenty of reasons to believe this is a fake. #SpoilerAlert: Hail to the #WashingtonCommanders #WashingtonFootball #HailYeah #BREAKING #NFL #washingtonfootballteam pic.twitter.com/ibajnDNHL1, The things you learn when hanging out in the newsroom @Chopper4Brad spotted #Commanders on the wall inside the #WFT team store! One unified future. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Didnt want to be first to leak anything but since its everywhere I might as well share. BREAKING NEWS, FOOTBALL FANS! As the team is located in the nation's capital, "Commanders" would likely be referring to George Washington and the rest of the continental army, who fought off the British and gave the nation its independence. Fans loved the names Wolves and RedWolves, but Wright said, "We put Wolves on a list of options to explore fully. However, even if the leak turns out to be an elaborate guess at the future name, there is no reason it couldn't also be correct. The Indians defeated the Royals 3-2. More than a year and a half in the making, Washington is set to unveil its new, permanent team name Wednesday morning. MORE: The Washington Commanders are . The organization has acknowledged that its own team store will be open to the public after its official announcement, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsweek has contacted the Washington Football Team for comment. "Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.". And they're keeping the colors the same, so it's all good for me. For starters, it's absolutely crazy for Jason Wright to allow active filming while he discusses final designs, names, etc. "Fight for ol' DC" makes more sense now though. You refer to the year in which the season started. The outlet said that the feds are looking at financial misconduct allegations possibly by Dan Snyder and the Commanders. "Hail to the Commanders" doesn't have the best ring to it, but we'll get used to it. For instance, the leaked merchandise features the same name and logo that previously leaked on social media, to which there is some question of its veracity. However, in the same video that was aired on TV on NBC Sports Washington,. FedEx, which has naming rights for Washingtons NFL stadium, asked the team to change the name in response to growing pressure from investors. "That is the bottom line in our business, if you win then people will say 'I like that, I can cheer for that, go Commanders.' All rights reserved. Local TV affiliate NBC 4 (WRC) had a helicopter flying over FedEx Field, the site of Wednesday's press event officially revealing the new team name, on Tuesday evening. No spoilers. In a YouTube video about the name reveal, Washington blurred out a few items that might have leaked the nickname. That particular leak came from a team-produced video, one version of which promoted on the team's own social media accounts had the name/logo blurred out. On Tuesday, the team announced that its new name is the Commanders. Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net is your virtual museum dedicated to education of the history of sports logos and sports uniforms. With Washington Football written across the top and the championship years around the bottom, the logo or crest, as the Commanders call it is complete with a gold ring to represent unity and encapsulates all elements of the brand identity.. Hmmmm idk boys how we feelin ab this? As soon as Washington settled on "Commanders," they should have just slapped it in their Twitter bio and moved on. Yet the logo has 1982, 1988 and 1992, which were the years in which the title game took place. On July 13, 2020, the team retired the franchise's old name after growing pressure and a national backlash. 'Commanders' gear leaked on social media. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. The first is that the leaker simply says the new WFT logo leak is from Reddit with no link to the post in question. As many havepointed out, the years aren't correct. Bullying and intimidation frequently took place and many described the culture as one of fear, and numerous female employees reported having experienced sexual harassment and a general lack of respect in the workplace, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the release. https://t.co/ZJbLQz1Ad4, MORE: Commanders logo, uniforms revealed for 2022. This is the worst-kept secret from the worst-run franchise in American sports. Considering the old name WFT name "Redskins" referred to the colonial era of the 1700s, "Commanders" would refer to the same period. Theismanns reveal was then seemingly confirmed on Tuesday after helicopter footage above Washingtons FedEx Field Stadium appeared to show the new name emblazoned on a sign inside the team store. Accompanied by a new logo, the changes come about 18 months. Without a link, there is no way to follow it to the source of the leak. Along with the new name, the Commanders also showed off their new logo and uniforms. Washington Football Team is set to announce its new team name next week. 2023 Cable News Network. . A video appearing to leak the new name for the Washington Football Team has gone viral with over 2.5 million views on Twitter. Still, the team steadfastly resisted efforts to change its name, and Washington owner Dan Snyder told USA Today in 2013 that he would never do so. C.J. "There were so many different options, but once again, it is trademark infringement, it is getting approval from different people. And none of this even makes mention of that fact that franchise great Joe Theismann may have already spilled the beans on national radio. Other options were ranked as follows: Defenders (8-1), Commanders (9-1); Armada, Admirals and Brigade at 12-1; ahead of Washington Washingtons and Washington George's (15-1); and Washington FC at . By Brian Jones Show that he thought fans would embrace the Commanders identity on Monday. The picture is blurry, but the logo is clear. A brief check on Reddit for the original source could not find the original source, putting extra doubt on the veracity of the claim. The Washington Commanders would fit with the general theme of the team. This is not a day you'll want to miss! I don't hate it. Randy has been a writer with Daily Snark since 2012. News and blog on new sports logos and uniforms, rumours, concepts, and history in baseball, basketball, hockey, football, soccer and NCAA at Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page SportsLogos.Net. Washington dropped the "Redskins" nickname and logo, asked the fans for help when it comes to coming up with a new name and logo, Washington Football Team's New Name May Have Leaked Early, Vanessa Bryant Settles Kobe Crash Site Photos for $28.85 Million, Charles Barkley Shades CNN Amid TV Show Talks, Arrest Warrant Issued for Georgia Bulldogs Football Star Jalen Carter, Boxing Champ Arrested on Child Neglect Charge, Terry Holland, Legendary College Basketball Coach, Dead at 80, Tom Brady Is Not Pursuing Stand-up Comedy Career, New Report Says. The team was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves, but team founder George Preston Marshall changed the name to Redskins a year later to avoid confusion with baseballs Boston Braves. A local news chopper circling the . We Have Some "Washington Commanders" Logo Leaks And It's Very Possible That's The New Name Nate 1/07/2022 12:10 PM 83 Ever since they announced the new name and branding would be released on February 2nd, us fans of our dear Washington Football Team have been wondering what the new name will be. Edward Sutelan is a content producer at The Sporting News. There were leaks from the Nike production facility , There were leaks from accidentally unblurred footage provided to NBC Sports , RELATED: This unearthed Washington Football Team graphic from 2013 is enough to make you want to throw up, There were leaks from a helicopter circling FedEx Field , RELATED: The symbolism of a burst pipe drenching Washington Football Team fans is off the charts. CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 6: Protestors express their disapproval of the Cleveland Indians Chief Wahoo logo prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals outside Progressive Field on April 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Washington Commanders just seems too obvious at this point with the leaks, as if Jason Wright is preparing a major plot-twist reveal on the Today Show. For instance, the leaked merchandise features the same name and logo that previously leaked on social media, to which there is some question of its veracity. The other version, which aired on NBC Sports Washington, was unblurred, on the team-produced show 'Washington Football Today.'. I'll just be happy we have a fucking name. Just three weeks after they revealed their new name, logos and uniforms, the Washington Commanders have made a slight but significant change to their secondary mark to accurately reflect the seasons they won the Super Bowl. Plenty of people, including this writer, predicted the WFT's new name and logo would be leaked before the reveal on the Today Show in early February. Put simply, plenty of red flags were set off by not including a link. The change stems from Washingtons July 2020 decision to drop its Redskins name and logo after decades of criticism from Native American groups who said it was an ethnic slur and a derogatory reference to skin color. The first NFL Championship Game played in the year following the majority of the season came in 1965. On the other hand, the leaker could be hiding the source because there is no source. These teams faced pressure to change their Native American names. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. They have gone by the Washington Football team for the last two seasons and asked the fans for help when it comes to coming up with a new name and logo. They were known as the Redskins, of course, dating back to 1933, a name change they made after the first season as the Boston . As the footage aired, the lights in the team store went out. Washington Football Team helmets are seen at the team's training center on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. Advertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent PolicyMessaging Terms, AppAdvertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent PolicyCookie PolicyBest Sports Betting SiteMessaging TermsSubscription Terms. and our Still hoping its the greatest misdirection ever because this doesnt reflect a 90 y/o franchise at all. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Washington Football Teams New Name And Logo Appears To Have Leaked Online. BREAKING: Arrest Warrant Issued For Top NFL Draft Prospect Jalen Carter Browns-Jets Will Play In The 2023 Hall Of Fame Game, Buccaneers Are Releasing RB Leonard Fournette. HUZZAH! PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. The last NFL Championship was also played in the new year, and every Super Bowl has been played in either January or February. Mark your calendars, Washington Family. With Jeff Bezos possibly interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders, you'd think that current owner Daniel Snyder would open his arms in an effort to get the world's third-richest person . This mark appears on the back collar of Washingtons new home burgundy and white road jerseys, and will need to be changed on their uniforms and all retail merchandise. This is the Commanders' second name change in the last few years. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. That's if Twitter doesn't spoil the surprise first Tuesday evening, leaks sprung up all over social media claiming to provide a first look at the new Washington 'Commanders' gear being offloaded into local stores. All but six teams in the NFL use MarkMonitor. Discovery Company. A news chopper had zoomed in on the interior of the team's facility Tuesday night and it was clear the Commanders had been chosen as the new nickname for the Washington Football Team. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. it should be as obvious as Washington's new nickname, which leaked approximately 100 . Only football. 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The logo on the left sleeve of the new black alternate jersey will remain the same, meanwhile, as it is a simplified two-color version of the secondary mark that does not include Washington Football or the championship years. Washington's secondary logo has several notable details, including the Commanders wordmark in the middle, the year the franchise was founded (1932) in the top left and bottom right quadrants, the team's primary logo on the top right and three stars from the Washington D.C. flag on the bottom left. If you lose, it is like 'why did they do that, I am not happy with that name.'". pic.twitter.com/CKziv2Ofkg, Washington Commanders pic.twitter.com/t7H4Cy12Yk, "Commanders" pic.twitter.com/tQeqMpuGDS, First the stadium leaks ands now the logo. Privacy Policy. Aside from the team name, the Washington franchise has had other major issues with how it is run. Thats when they decided to simply change the years. In an. 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