The WFT moniker was never meant to be permanent and it only lasted for two seasons until the franchise rebranded itself as the Commanders heading into the 2022 season. The name changes happened under former owner Dan Snyder, which left the door open for a new owner to come in and change the name again if that owner didn't like the new name.

The Washington Commanders will be known as the Washington Commanders next week and next month and next decade. Thank goodness for clarity. Let’s move on to issues that matter.

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says the team name has been embraced by players and coaches and another rebrand is not on tap.

Following a nearly two-year rebranding process, Washington landed on Commanders ahead of the 2022 season. The name wasn’t a hit. It’s still not a fan favorite, but more inside and outside team headquarters began embracing the nickname over the 12-5 regular season and two road playoff wins before losing at Philadelphia in the NFC championship.

Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris says the team name is not changing. Harris said the name is here to stay after inheriting it when he and his group bought the team from longtime owner Dan Snyder in 2023.