Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris announced Monday that the team name will not be changing. Harris stated that the Commanders name is now embraced by the team, culture, and coaching staff, and signifies a meaning of dedication and excellence. He also hinted at a return to aspects of the team's history, including old uniforms, but did not confirm a new logo. Harris also shared ongoing discussions for a new stadium, aiming for a 2030 opening, and expressed a preference for a location in Washington D.C. which aligns with the team's history and accessibility for fans.
Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris said Monday the team name is not changing. Harris said the name is here to stay after inheriting it when he and his group bought the team from longtime owner Dan Snyder in 2023. 'I think it's now being embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff, so, we're going with that,' Harris said at his season-ending news conference. 'Now, in this building, the name Commanders means something.
'We need to have a great place where our fans can show up, and, as much as possible, we want that to be an advantage to our team in terms of winning on the field.' That site is one of the places being considered, and it's a possibility thanks to a law transferring control of the land from the federal government to the city. Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill in support of the bill late last year.
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