Burgundy & Gold get new name

NFL side the Washington Football Team have been renamed as the Washington Commanders.

The team was previously known as the Redskins, but that was dropped in July 2020 after reviewing the team’s name, which has long been considered offensive to Native Americans.

They played as the Washington Football Team for two NFL seasons and have now confirmed their rebrand.

Co-owner and co-chief executive officer Dan Snyder (above) said: “We are excited to rally and rise together as one under our new identity while paying homage to our roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital.

“As we kick-off our 90th season, it is important for our organisation and fans to pay tribute to our past traditions.

“We continue to honour and represent the Burgundy & Gold while forging a pathway to a new era in Washington. Today may mark the first day for the Washington Commanders, but we always will be Washington.”