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.

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.

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

It looks like the Washington Commanders are going to stay the Washington Commanders. Back in June, new team owner Josh Harris left the door open for a possible name change at some point down the road,