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Washington Football Team’s Application To Trademark Name Denied
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently denied the Washington Football Team’s initial application to trademark its current name.
Washington Huskies Replacing Turf At Alaska Airlines Field At Husky Stadium
The University of Washington has started the process of replacing the 8-year-old artificial turf at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Washington Football Team Seeks Input For Rebrand
From now through April 5, the Washington Football Team is accepting submissions for its ongoing rebrand, including suggestions for a new nickname, logo and uniforms. According to a press release, the franchise has received more than 15,000 entries thus far from every state and territory in the United States, as
Washington Football Team Won’t Have New Nickname Until 2022
The Washington Football Team’s placeholder name will remain intact for a second season, as the franchise’s official website dedicated to the rebrand recently released a statement that says a new identity won’t be ready until 2022. “We’ve transitioned from our old name. Now it’s time to write a new legacy,”
Washington Football Team President Shares Latest On Rebrand
Washington Football Team president Jason Wright recently sat down with ESPN’s John Keim for a wide-ranging interview that included a few notes about the franchise’s ongoing rebrand. Wright said that Washington has filed for trademarks on more than 30 different nicknames, but also noted the name of choice might not
Washington Football Team To Honor Franchise Icon Bobby Mitchell With Uniform Patch
The Washington Football Team will wear a uniform patch this season to honor late halfback/flanker Bobby Mitchell, who died in April at age 84. Mitchell, the first black player in franchise history, had his number retired in June, joining late quarterback Sammy Baugh, who wore No. 33, as the only
Washington Football Team Rebrand Could Take 18 Months, Coach Says
When the Washington Football Team earlier this month announced plans to retire its controversial nickname and logo, the hope was to have a new identity before the 2020 season. But over the last few weeks, the franchise realized a proper rebranding process takes time, especially when the goal is to create
Washington Redskins To Temporarily Change Name To Washington Football Team
As first reported on Thursday morning by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Washington Redskins will now call themselves the Washington Football Team until they adopt a new nickname in the future. Washington, which earlier this month announced plans to retire the controversial Redskins name and logo at the conclusion of a
Navajo Nation Wants Code Talkers To Become Washington Redskins’ New Nickname
Shortly after the Washington Redskins announced plans to retire their controversial nickname and logo, Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez offered a suggestion that would honor both Native Americans and the United States Military. “(This) is now a historic day for all Indigenous peoples around the world as the NFL’s Washington-based
Help Rebrand The Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins have been conducting a “thorough review” of their controversial nickname in recent weeks, and on Monday morning announced they will officially retire their nickname and logo upon completion of the review. “(Owner) Dan Snyder and coach (Ron) Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and
Redskins To Undergo “Thorough Review” of Name
Just one day after stadium sponsor FedEx requested a change, the Washington Redskins on Friday morning announced they will conduct a thorough review of their controversial nickname. “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from