A New Era in DC: “The Washington Football Team”

For fans excited to hail in a new team name, they will have to wait a while longer. As reported by Adam Schefter, the Washington NFL franchise will now be known as the “Washington Football Team” for the upcoming 2020 season.

Effective immediately, Washington will call itself the “Washington Football Team”, pending adoption of a new name, sources tell ESPN.

This is not a final renaming and rebranding for team; this is the name it wants to use until pending adoption of a new name in the future. pic.twitter.com/sBs0Uo0ICm

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2020

On July 13th, the team announced that it would no longer use the former name and would develop a new name and design. During which time, there had not been any formal indication that the team was leaning towards a new name. While many will speculate trademarks and other legal barriers prevented the process from completing, the likelihood of a complete overhaul with such a small timeline before the start of the season was very unlikely.

Washington will not have any change to its color scheme. It will still use burgundy and gold. The Redskins logo on the helmet will be replaced by the player’s number in gold. The Washington Football Team will debut its home uniforms in week 1 against the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/8DpC6b0Tyj

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2020

Fans and athletes alike are finding the simplicity of the name amusing. It’s hard not take jabs at the announcement and design. NBA Superstar Lebron James, among others, chimed in on the name change and had a hilarious take.

Just waking back up from my pregame nap to see about The Washington Football team??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Is that real?? No way! Oh man they had a thorough intense long board meeting about that one huh. 🥴🤦🏾‍♂️

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 23, 2020

Who you play for? The Washington football team.. naw that ain’t it 😂

For some reason that alone makes me feel it won’t be a football season.. I’m sad seriously

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 23, 2020

Fans that have been creating amazing team designs and jerseys on social media, Fear Not! The team has stated this is not the final re-brand. They will continue to develop a name and design to adopt in the future. So that means the Redwolves vs Redtails twitter battles can continue!!!

Check out out more content from our Full Press Coverage Team! 

READ NOW: Five Ways to Get the Best Out of Dwayne Haskins

READ NOW: Owner Daniel Snyder Issues Statement With No Apology

READ NOW: OPINION: Implications for Dan Snyder

READ NOW: Kelvin Harmon Out For The Season