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News Articles: Washington Football Team

Owner Dan Snyder speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField on February 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

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Ex-Washington football employee brings new harassment claim against owner Dan Snyder

A day after the Washington Football Team unveiled its new name, former employees appeared on Capitol Hill to share stories of workplace harassment, including a new allegation against Snyder himself.

February 03, 2022
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
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.

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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.

February 02, 2022
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin and
  • Bill Chappell
As of Thursday, neither the NFL nor Washington Football Team have reacted to the reports or confirmed or denied whether the team will be named the Commanders.

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  • Sports

Internet sleuths think they figured out the Washington Football Team's new name

The team is scheduled to reveal its new name on Wednesday. But did a newly acquired domain name spoil the surprise?

January 28, 2022
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
Washington Football Team fans cheer during a game against the Falcons in Atlanta in October 2021.

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  • Sports

The Washington Football Team will have a new name next month

Two fan favorites have been ruled out: Team president Jason Wright says that anything involving "Wolves" or "Red Wolves" isn't possible, because of trademark conflicts.

January 04, 2022
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By:
  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
The Washington Football Team will forbid the wearing of headdresses meant to evoke Native Americans in its stadium.

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  • Sports

The Washington Football Team Has Banned Native American Headdresses From Its Stadium

Ahead of its 2021 season, "Native American Inspired" headdresses and face paint will no longer be allowed inside the Washington Football Team's home stadium.

August 05, 2021
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By:
  • Josie Fischels
Jason Wright, pictured in 2009 when he was with the Arizona Cardinals, will lead the organization's business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing, as team president.

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  • Sports

Washington Makes NFL History, Hires First Black Team President Jason Wright

"Hopefully, having not grown up in [Washington's] front office allows me to bring some catalytic thinking," Wright said. The former running back takes up his leadership role next week.

August 17, 2020
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo

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