Washington Football Team to announce new name in 2022: report

The Washington Football Team will reportedly announce its new name and logo after the 2021 season.

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According to the Washington Post, Team President Jason Wright says the new branding will be revealed in early 2022 – but the team will retain its traditional burgundy and gold.

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Last summer, the organization dropped its controversial nickname after years of criticism.

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Since then, the team has looked at a number of avenues for its new name – including soliciting for fan suggestions, and floating the idea of keeping its current generic branding.

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