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Josh Harris Reveals Latest on Commanders’ Possible Return to ‘Redskins’ Name

Could the Washington Commanders revert back to their old name?

Jeremy Brener

Feb 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris speaks during an introductory press conference for Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (not pictured) at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris speaks during an introductory press conference for Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (not pictured) at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Commanders are embarking on their third season under their new name, but there are still people that want them to go back to their Redskins roots.

While there have been rumblings and rumors of a possible Redskins return, owner Josh Harris put those thoughts to bed in a recent press conference.

"For obvious reasons, the old name can’t come back," Harris said. "But right now, we’re focused on things to unify the team around our football team and unify the city around our football team. The first objective is we gotta start winning football games, and we need everyone supporting the team and not things that will drive people apart.

"Secondly, obviously, we’re trying to find a new home. Again, unifying (the) city around that is important and so, the name is one of those things that have a lot of opinions … but I certainly haven’t forgotten about it. Like I said, I grew up here. So, I understand it."

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The Commanders will stay as-is, but a lot of positive change is still being made. The team is in the process of finding a new stadium, one that they hope is the home for new franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels for a long time.

Daniels and the Commanders begin their season on Sunday, Sept. 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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