Speaking on Monday, Harris confirmed that the organization has no plans to change the name, emphasizing that it is gaining acceptance within the team and community.

“I think it’s now being embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff. We’re going with that,” Harris stated.

The Commanders’ name, which was officially adopted in 2022 following the retirement of the previous moniker, has been met with mixed reactions from fans. While some had hoped for another rebrand, Harris’ announcement solidifies the team’s identity moving forward. With a new era underway under his ownership, Washington looks to focus on on-field success rather than name changes.

At the heart of the matter is the association’s belief that the original name, Redskins, held a deeper meaning rooted in respect and honor. Chief White Calf, the figure depicted on the former team’s helmet, symbolized courage and integrity on the football field. The association contends that the team should continue to honor this legacy.

This legal action comes in response to alleged defamatory comments from the team, challenging the integrity of The Native American Guardians Association. The intricacies of the lawsuit add another layer to the already complex narrative surrounding the Commanders’ name change.

Critics of the name change argue that it is more than just a shift in branding; it’s a surrender to external pressures. Some point to the financial motivations behind the decision, highlighting that the threat of losing sponsorship from major entities like FedEx was a pivotal factor. In the world of professional sports, sponsor satisfaction often dictates significant decisions, including team names.

The name change itself, from a racial slur to a military-themed identifier, has triggered varied responses. While some perceive it as a step toward inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, others see it as a symbol of eroding tradition and capitulation to perceived political correctness.

The sentiment among Native Americans is not unanimous. While The Native American Guardians Association insists on the reinstatement of the Redskins name, it’s crucial to note that opinions within Native American communities are diverse. The first Redskins coach, in fact, was Native American, illustrating that perspectives on the team’s name have never been monolithic.

Former Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s staunch refusal to alter the team name in 2013, declaring “NEVER” in capital letters, underscores the profound attachment some had to the original identity. The subsequent rebranding to the Commanders, however, was a clear departure from that commitment.

As the legal battle unfolds and discussions on cultural representation persist, the Washington Commanders’ name change remains a microcosm of broader societal shifts. The clash between tradition and progress, corporate influence, and cultural sensitivity continues to shape the discourse around one of the NFL’s most controversial rebrandings.

According to reports, Wentz was not a favorite player of the coaches and they wanted him out. That’s crazy to say about your starting QB in the current NFL but that is apparently what it was. He was hard to coach so he’s gone.

Ironic how Carson Wentz is now a Commander when he can’t even lead a locker room

— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) March 9, 2022

Let’s see what the Commanders can do with Carson Wentz.

Trade details below:

Trade terms, per sources…

Colts get:
2022 third-round pick
2023 third-round pick that can become a second if Carson Wentz plays 70 percent of plays.
2022 second-round pick

Commanders get:
QB Carson Wentz
2022 second-round pick.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2022

It’s always been about money. That’s why Washington’s always had drama over the years regarding the stadium, training camp location, and even with specific player contracts.

According to Sports Business Journal, the #Washington Redskins will announce they are retiring the #Redskins nickname on Monday.

— RocketCityNow (@rocketcitynow) July 13, 2020

Well, at least the name will change and they can move forward from there.

My favorite idea is renaming the team to WFC Washington Football Club.

Here are a few ideas I mocked up in Photoshop for the Redskins new team identity:

Draft expert Draftp is back with his thoughts on the situation in DC.

Check below for his 2019 Redskins mock draft:

This is my first draft in a very long time so please bare with me as I need to get back in a groove. Redskins draft needs are QB, LG, S, CB, OLB, ILB, WR, RB.

1. Redskins: Drew Lock QB Missouri
Rd 1, The Redskins need to look towards the future and develop a young QB with talent. Can anyone but Dan Snyder argue this fact? Lock has all the tools needed to succeed in Jay Gruden’s offence.

2. Redskins: Chris Lindstrom OG Boston College
Rd. 2 The Redskins have a gapping hole at LG so picking a plug and play guard on the second day of the draft is a must. Lindstrom has been kicking serious ass in the Senior Bowl practices this week and his draft stock is on the rise. I would not be surprised at all if he goes at the end of the 1st round. In my mind the best scenario for the Skins is to extend Scherff’s contract and then move him over to LG then start Linstrom at RG. I really like the idea of pairing Trent Williams and Branden Scherff on the left side and I think Moses is a good savvy vet that would pair well with Linstrom on the right side.

3. Redskins: Johnathan Abram S Mississippi State
Rd. 3 The Redskins need help in the secondary both at CB and S. Abram can play both FS and SS, he has some good cover skills that can be further developed plus he is a solid tackler and a fierce hitter. He could develop into a solid starter sooner rather than later.

4. Redskins: Jaylon Ferguson DE Louisiana Tech
Rd. 3 The Redskins will need help at pass rusher because they are so cash strapped and probably can’t afford to extend Scherff and resign starting OLB Preston Smith too. In comes Ferguson who has some solid pass rush skills and could develop into a starter. He might even be able to win this job out right in training camp because of how weak the Skins are at that position.

5. Redskins: Khalil Hodge ILB Buffalo
Rd. 5 It is hard to figure out what the Skins really have at inside linebacker. I figure until the play improves in the middle the Skins will still need to invest in help. I would roll the dice on a tackling machine like Hodge can develop into a solid player.

6. Redskins: CB Jamal Peters from Mississippi St.
Rd. 5 I have the Redskins drafting CB Jamal Peters from Mississippi St. One thing I noticed while scouting Johnathan Abram is that Peters was in on a lot of the same plays. Scouting Peters further showed me a solid corner that has good speed and athleticism with solid NFL size. Could earn a spot on the team as a special teams guy or start the year on the Practice Squad.

7. Redskins: WR Denzel Mims from Baylor
Rd. 6 I have the Redskins drafting WR Denzel Mims from Baylor. Mims is another size and speed guy that has a chance to develop into an NFL contributor at some point but he will need a year or so on the Practice Squad to further develop his skills.

8. Redskins: Bryce Love RB Stanford
Rd. 7 I have the Redskins drafting yet another running back. Love has fallen down the draft boards as of late but a player with his speed can make a big splash as a potential replacement for the often injured Chris Thompson. If nothing else Love will be an insurance policy just in case CT can’t go again this season. The Redskins can not afford to keep so many injury prone players on their roster if they truly want to compete in the NFC East next season.

Here are the 2018 draft projections from DraftP, one of our veteran members of the draft community. Check back for more of his mocks during the year.

2018 Redskins mock draft below:

In this mock draft I’m working it as if the Skins finished with an 8-8 record that puts them at 16 in every round.

I have two trades, (1) The Browns trade up to get the Redskins Rd. 1 pick 16 and in return the Skins get Rd. 1 pick 26, Rd. 2 pick 58 & Rd. 4 pick 110.

(2) The Colts trade up to get the Redskins Rd. 3 pick 80 and in return the Skins get Rd. 3 pick 85 & Rd. 5 pick 159.

Team needs; QB, WR, CB, G, S, RB, C

1. Redskins: Quenton Nelson OG Notre Dame

(From Browns) Rd. 1, pick 26 The Redskins select G Quenton Nelson 6-5, 325 Lbs. from Notre Damn. Nelson is the top inside offensive lineman in the 2018 draft. He is a strong mauler that is very good in both run and pass blocking. The Redskins need an immediate upgrade over Shawn Lauvao who has been the weakest link on the O-line and is poised to become a FA in 2018. Nelson should be a day one starter.

2. Redskins: Luke Falk QB Washington State

Rd. 2, pick 48. The Redskins select QB Luke Falk 6-4, 225 Lbs. from Washington State. With Kirk Cousins future with the Redskins in question it only makes since that the Skins would spend a high draft pick on a talented prospect that they can groom into a future starter. Falk has a very accurate arm with solid deep ball strength, good mobility and pocket awareness.

3. Redskins: A.J. Allen S Northern Iowa

(From Browns) Rd. 2, pick 58. The Redskins select FS/SS Armani Watts 5-11, 205 Lbs. from Texas A&M. While Watts only has average size for the position, he does have exceptional range and is a fierce hitter. Watts can play either safety position and some corner as well. Outstanding ball skills, great speed, very athletic.

4. Redskins: Corey McBride WR TCU

(From Colts) Rd. 3, pick 85. The Redskins select WR Danta Pettis 6-1, 192 Lbs. from Washington. Pettis played second fiddle to 2017 1st round pick speedster John Ross but this year he gets to strut his stuff as Washington’s #1 wideout. Pettis has great speed in his own right and the ability to make acrobatic catches. Also, Pettis is a dangerous punt and kickoff returner. Deep threat.

5. Redskins: Frank Ragnow C Arkansas

(From Browns) Rd. 4, pick 110. The Redskins select C/G Frank Ragnow 6-5, 319 Lbs. from Arkansas. The Redskins currently have Spencer Long a converted G playing only his 2nd season at C penciled in as the starter who is set to become a FA in 2018. The Skins also drafted in the 6th Rd. of this years draft Chase Roullier from Wyoming which word has it the Skins are high on but in my opinion lacks the mobility to be a starter. That brings us to Frank Ragnow who has the size, speed and mobility to become a day one starter. Strong run blocker that gets to the second level to make key blocks. Good in pass protection, has a low center of gravity to help absorb bull rushers.

6. Redskins: Cameron Smith ILB Southern California

Rd. 4, pick 118. The Redskins select ILB Cameron Smith 6-2, 245 Lbs. from USC. Smith is one of the best linebackers in college football and he only falls to the Redskins here if he posts what I figure to be a slow 40 time at the combine. Smith looks like middle linebacker with excellent instincts. The Skins currently have 3 ILB’s set to become FA so selecting a solid player like Smith only makes since.

7. Redskins: Jacob Sobotka OLB Iowa

Rd. 5, pick 154. The Redskins select ILB/OLB Jacob Pugh 6-4, 247 Lbs. from Florida St. The Redskins are currently a bit thin at OLB. Pugh has good speed and high energy nonstop motor. Pugh could move inside if needed.

8. Redskins: Sony Michel RB Georgia

(From Colts) Rd. 5, pick 159. The Redskins select RB Sony Michel 5-11, 222 Lbs. from Georgia. Michel is basically a change of pace/ 3rd down back at GA. He has excellent hands and break away speed plus solid build to take a pounding if needed. The Skins currently don’t have a guy like this on the roster. He kind of reminds me of Redskins great Terry Allen.

9. Redskins: Pat Porter CB Jacksonville State

Rd. 6, pick 195. The Redskins select CB Priest Willis 6-2, 205 Lbs. from Texas A&M. Willis is a solid press corner with very good length and size. Highly competitive corner.

10. Redskins: Frederick Jones DT Florida State

Rd. 7, pick 238. The Redskins select DT/NT Joshua Frazier 6-4, 315 Lbs. from Alabama. The Redskins are still looking for a NT and although they are hoping former 1st round pick Phil Taylor can resurrect his career in Washington, at 29 and his long ranging history of injury doesn’t make Taylor a long term fit. Frazier is a solid run stuffer that has been a backup for his collegiate career is finally getting the opportunity to start for the Crimson Tide this season. His stock should rise if he can show some pass rush.

DC fans appreciate the positive direction of the franchise but every team in the NFL could use more firepower. What players is Dan Snyder’s squad likely to add? Ask no further.

Here is the latest 2017 Washington Redskins mock draft:

This is my knee jerk reaction draft to the lose of pass rusher Junior Galette. The Redskins team needs remain the same as my last mock draft but the priority of the positions have definitely changed. Team needs; OLB, OL, DL, S, WR, RB…

1. Redskins: Tim Williams OLB Alabama

Rd. 1, Pick 22. The Redskins select OLB Tim Williams 6-3, 237 lbs. The Redskins top priority in this draft is adding quality depth to their pass rush. Williams maybe the best natural pass rusher in this draft. He has the best spin move I’ve seen since Dexter Manley. He would give the Redskins the edge speed rusher they thought they were getting with Junior Galette. I thing that even though Williams is a bit light to be a true 34OLB, he has the frame to add weight.

2. Redskins: Dan Voltz C Wisconsin

Rd. 2, Pick 54. The Redskins select C Dan Voltz 6-3, 305 lbs. Voltz is solid in both the run and passing games. He pulls well and can get to the second level blocks. He has the size the Redskins need and should be an upgrade.

3. Redskins: Quin Blanding S Virginia

Rd. 3, Pick 84. The Redskins select FS Quin Blanding 6-1, 215 lbs. The Redskins need to continue to add youth to the secondary. Blanding should be able to eventually replace D. Hall.

4. Redskins: Corey Davis WR Western Michigan

Rd. 4, Pick 117. The Redskins select WR Corey Davis 6-3, 213 lbs. The Redskins needs a young guy to go along with Doctson and Crowder. Davis runs the whole route tree, has break away speed, can go up and attack contested ball and win most of the time.

Regardless, the Redskins will need help going forward building this team. Who will they take in the 2017 NFL Draft? Draftp has the answers. (Want to make your own draft? Join the community.)

Check out his 2017 Redskins Mock Draft Below:

In this mock draft I’m looking to add some quality depth on both lines and add some more weapons on offense while still bolstering the linebacking corps and the secondary too. Team needs; DL, OL, WR, FS, ILB, OLB

1. Redskins: Malik McDowell DT Michigan State

Rd. 1, Pick 22. The Redskins select DT/DE Malik McDowell 6-6, 280 lbs. McDowell is a good fit for the Redskins at DE. He offers great size and length for the position and is a solid pass rusher. Needs to add size and stength so he doesn’t get pushed off the ball on running plays.

2. Redskins: Jehu Chesson WR Michigan

Rd. 2, Pick 54. The Redskins select WR Jehu Chesson 6-3, 200 lbs. The Redskins have an obvious need at WR, Chesson has a nice combination of size and speed. Could develop into a solid receiver.

3. Redskins: Dan Voltz C Wisconsin

Rd. 3, Pick 86. The Redskins select C Dan Voltz 6-3, 302 lbs. Voltz is a solid lineman that should be an upgrade for the Skins.

4. Redskins: Vince Biegel OLB Wisconsin

Rd. 4, Pick 117. The Redskins select OLB Vince Biegel 6-4, 246 lbs. Biegel is a team leader an a blue collar guy. Can play inside or outside, has a solid pass rush and covers well. Reminds me of a slightly smaller Ryan Kerrigan.

5. Redskins: Christian Tago ILB San Jose State

Rd. 4, Pick 125. The Redskins select ILB Christian Tago 6-0, 238 lbs. The Redskins will fall in love with the nonstop effort Tago brings on every play. Never ending motor, solid in coverage, solid in run support. Reads and reacts quickly.

What will happen next year? With the additions of Josh Doctson, Kendall Fuller and veterans like Josh Norman you would think the sky is the limit.

Let’s take a look at the possible future draft picks as DraftP is back with his third installment of his early bird series.

Check out his 2017 Redskins mock draft below:

With this mock draft I’m still finding my way around this draft class. I’m using a variety of different media to form this draft but mainly Fanspeak’s On the Clock, CBS sports and YouTube. Team needs DL, OL, RB, S, WR

1. Redskins: Jamal Adams S LSU

Rd.1, Pick 22. The Redskins select SS/FS Jamal Adams 6-1, 211 Lbs. Adams appears to be a solid 1st round talent that shows great instincts and superior physical abilities. Solid tackler, ball hawk, big hitter. Adams versatility allows him to play either safety position at a high level.

2. Redskins: Jehu Chesson WR Michigan

Rd. 2, Pick 54. The Redskins select WR Jehu Chesson 6-3, 207 Lbs. Chesson has great size and athletic ability, break away speed with the moves to match. The Redskins may have to move up to get this guy but he would be worth it. Chesson would be a great pairing of talent for the future of the team with Crowder and Doctson already in the fold.

3. Redskins: Corey Clement RB Wisconsin

Rd. 3, Pick 86. The Redskins select RB Corey Clement 5-11, 219 Lbs. Clement’s stock has fell with some off the field issues last season but he is still a solid talent that should go much higher if not for the off the field concerns that come with him. He needs to have a stand out season to help rebound his draft stock. He is a solid runner with what looks like at least 4.5 speed. Show solid hands as a receiver but will need to work on pass protection in the pros. Has the potential to be a three drown workhorse type of running back.

4. Redskins: Christian LaCouture DT LSU

Rd. 4, Pick 117. The Redskins select DT Christian LaCouture 6-5, 307 Lbs. LaCouture is a solid space eater that can push the center back into the pocket. Not much of a pass rusher but a very good run stuffer. This makes him only a two down player in the pros. His value may drop into the later rounds if he can’t figure out some pass rushing moves. Solid player could be Kedric Golston’s replacement.

First it was arranging the roster to make sure a legit max was available for KD.

Then it was hiring KD’s old coach Scott Brooks.

Then it was the NIKE store in downtown DC mysteriously putting a floor-to-ceiling display of KD in the window.

Then it was a local rapper starting a GoFundMe to lure KD home.

And now… DURANT HAS LANDED IN DC:

No, the upcoming NBA free agent wasn’t back in his hometown to hear a pitch from the Washington Wizards, we don’t think anyway. Nah, unkosher at this point on the NBA calendar. Was he there for a game of hoops with President Barack Obama? Maybe, but if so that was secondary to the main reason for the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s visit.

Durant and Washington Redskins receiver Pierrre Garcon were among those supporting the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Success Mentors Initiative, the White House announced. The initiative is designed to help chronic student absences in our country by “connecting over one million students who are or at risk of becoming chronically absent with trained school-linked caring adults and near-peers over the next 3-5 years.”

–CSN

KD’S in the town. That’s just one step closer… DC fans don’t get your hopes up quite yet but it’s looking good.