New Nickname? Washington Football Team Asks For Fan Feedback
The Washington Football Team wants fan feedback from its audience - starting with season-ticket holders - as it continues its quest for a new and permanent nickname identity.
"These names are being considered by the The Washington Football Team but are not final and do not represent the complete list of names," the club said in a Wednesday email to season-ticket holders that offered up a list of names while asking them to "select your two most preferred names."
The full list of names on the list, as is being reported:
Griffins
Warriors
Armada
Rising
Swifts
Commanders
Pilots
Rubies
Renegades
Washington DC Football Club (DCFC)
Monarchs
Presidents
Wild Hogs
Riders
Washington Capital City Football Club (CCFC)
Redwolves
Aviators
Wayfarers
Ambassadors
Aces
First City Football Club (FCFC)
Archers
Beacons
Belters
Redtails
Razorbacks
Defenders
Football Team
Washington team president Jason Wright notes in the email that this survey is a continuation of the club's search to permanently replace "Redskins,'' which the franchise eliminated a year ago, taking on the name "Washington Football Team,'' which remains in play as a candidate.
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"Please note,'' Wright says in the letter, "this is not a vote for the name, but instead an opportunity to capture insights and perspective that will be so important to this next phase of our rebrand journey."
Washington is planning to retain its burgundy and gold color scheme, and is, as it relates to the 2021 NFL season, is keeping the Washington Football Team name at least for one more season.
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