Washington Football Team Potential Names: What Could Washington Name Their NFL Team?

Washington Football Team Potential Names

Washington Football Team Potential Names: Washington is still in the hunt for a new name after changing it from the ‘Redskins’ last year.

There have been several rumors as to what the team could call itself, but nothing concrete has materialized yet. The team had to change its name due to the social issues it faced with the Native American community in the United States, and as a result, before hastily deciding on a new name, Washington went with the simple “Washington Football Team” for the past season.

The team will keep the same for the 2021-22 NFL season as well, hoping to announce a new name and logo by the time the 2022 season rolls around.

So, what are some potential options for a new name? Let’s take a look at what the Football Team could switch its name to next year.

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Washington Football Team Potential Names: New Name Ideas For Washington’s NFL Team

1. Not the Warriors or anything linked to the Native American community

The team name ‘Warriors’ kept coming up in talks of a potential new name for Washington, however, team president Jason Wright has made it very clear that will be straying away from this name at all costs. He wrote in a brief:

“In the spirit of that engagement, I want to address a name that has emerged amongst our fanbase, “Warriors.” One might look at this name as a natural, and even harmless transition considering that it does not necessarily or specifically carry a negative connotation. But as we learned through our research and engagement with various groups, “context matters” and that makes it a “slippery slope.”

After the mistakes of the past, it’s good to see that Washington is looking to create a new brand image with the coming of their new name. You can find the full brief here.

2. 37 other much better options

The Washington Football Team has also reached out to its fan base regarding a new name as reports indicate that season ticket holders are receiving emails about potential suggestions for a new name. Reports also indicate that there are 36 potential names the club is looking at (including sticking with the current name).

  1. Aces
  2. Ambassadors
  3. Anchors
  4. Archers
  5. Armada
  6. Aviators
  7. Beacons
  8. Belters
  9. Brigade
  10. Commanders
  11. Defenders
  12. Demon Cats
  13. First City Football Club (FCFC)
  14. Football Team
  15. Griffins
  16. Guardians
  17. Icons
  18. Majors
  19. Monarchs
  20. Pilots
  21. Presidents
  22. Razorbacks
  23. Redtails
  24. Redwolves
  25. Red Hogs
  26. Renegades
  27. Riders
  28. Rising
  29. Royals
  30. Rubies
  31. Swifts
  32. Washington DC Football Club (DCFC)
  33. Washington Capital City Football Club (CCFC)
  34. Wayfarers
  35. Wild Hogs
  36. 32FC (W32)

Again, no decision has been made yet, but we could very well be seeing a new team and logo by next year. It’ll be an exciting time for fans and the team all around as it’ll signal the beginning of a new era.

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Post Edited By: Jatin Hasija
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Ashish Priyadarshi is The SportsRush's content manager and editor. Ashish freelanced for 1 year in the NFL division before taking on an editorial role in the company. He then tacked on managing content while adding on a writing role in the NBA division. Ashish has been closely following the NFL and NBA since the 2012 season when the Patriots lost the Super Bowl and Derrick Rose was at the height of his powers. Since then, Ashish has focused on honing his knowledge for both leagues in, even writing crossover pieces. In his free time, Ashish is an avid basketball player, he loves to watch movies and TV shows, immersing himself in the cinematic world. Ashish studies computer science and data science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and would love to mesh his love for sports with his technical skills.

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