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9 hours ago
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Washington Commanders reveal alternate uniforms that nod to their Super Bowl glory
Hail to the ... well, it's apparently never going away. The Washington Commanders will sport a different but very familiar look in 2025 – heck, they looked a lot different in 2024 with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the controls – unveiling an alternate uniform for the upcoming season that will take their title-starved fans back to the Joe Gibbs glory years. What's new is really old as the Commanders are set to wear what is basically the same look the team had while reaching four Super Bowls between the 1982 and '91 seasons, winning the Lombardi Trophy three times during that span. The burgundy pants, white jersey and burgundy helmet with the three stripes down the center will certainly evoke memories of Gibbs, John Riggins, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and many others. What's missing will be the team's former Indian head logo, replaced by the Commanders' current "W" insignia. The announcement on social media used the phrase "Fit for Old D.C.," a nod to the team's fight song, which urges the team to "fight for Old D.C." 'We are excited to celebrate Washington's incredible history with these iconic, Super Bowl Era uniforms this season,' team president Mark Clouse said in a statement. 'Ever since Josh Harris and our ownership group acquired the team back in 2023, they've placed great value in finding ways to connect the past and present and honor those that made the burgundy and gold what it is today. These uniforms recognize the most successful era of our franchise – one that reflects a culture of excellence and encompasses many historical moments and special memories amongst our fanbase. Our coaches, players and the entire organization could not be more excited to celebrate our team's legacy while creating new memories in these uniforms this season.' RANKING NFL UNIFORMS WORST TO BEST Who looks good? Who doesn't? Where do Commanders and Saints check in after new reveals? The Super Bowl-era throwbacks will debut November 2 when the Commanders host the Seattle Seahawks on "Sunday Night Football" and will return on "SNF" again four weeks later at home against the Denver Broncos. The alternates will be worn a total of three times, the final one on Christmas, when the archrival Dallas Cowboys come to Northwest Stadium for a game that will be streamed on Netflix. The team's other recent alternate has featured black jerseys and pants with the club's signature burgundy and gold serving as trim, including for the District of Columbia's flag (normally red and white) featured on the sleeve. The black helmet is also distinctive, with the gold 'W' on the forehead and stars and bars of the D.C. flag in gold at the back. Each player's jersey number was placed on the side of the helmet where the primary insignia usually goes. While some embraced this darker version, other fans have complained the black motif made the club look too similar to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wednesday's reveal also comes at a time when the team is closer than ever to building a new venue on the RFK Stadium site it vacated three decades ago. The new alternate becomes the franchise's eighth different uniform (not including various jersey-pants combinations) since 2020, when the murder of George Floyd compelled the team to drop its former nickname, which is defined by Merriam-Webster as an 'insulting and contemptuous term for an American Indian.' Prior to 2020, many Native American groups and others had lobbied the team to scrap the name, but former owner Daniel Snyder told USA TODAY Sports in 2013 that, 'We'll never change the name. It's that simple. NEVER – you can use caps."However Snyder, a highly controversial and widely despised figure for nearly the entirety of his 24-year stint as owner, ultimately relented before selling the team under pressure to a group led by Harris two years ago for more than $6 billion. The club played as the 'Washington Football Team' in 2020 and '21 before a somewhat botched rollout of the Commanders rebrand under Snyder in 2022. Local reception to the new nickname, which is meant to tie in with the region's vast military community, has been lukewarm, many fans still wearing gear with the former logo or even the interim WFT garb instead. But the arrival of Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn has begun a long-needed revitalization of the brand and organization, which will host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall. Harris definitively stated earlier this year that the club's former name − many fans (and President Trump) prefer it even if it is a slur − won't return. Quinn sparked a brief sensation last year by wearing a T-shirt featuring the contemporary W logo sprouting a feather similar to the one on the old emblem. But Commanders will remain the nickname moving forward. "Now, in this building, the Commanders means something. It's about players who love football, are great at football, hit hard, are mentally tough and great teammates," Harris said in February. "It's really meaningful. That name is growing in meaning. "As far as rebranding and bringing our past – which obviously I grew up with, and all the Super Bowl championships – and our future together, you're going to see us move back toward honoring our past and bringing it together with our future." A broader reboot of the Commanders uniforms in the near future (but not 2025) has been rumored but would need approval from the NFL, which normally requires teams to stick with a uniform overhaul for at least five years. . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Commanders uniforms: Washington's new alternates a Super Bowl callback
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10 hours ago
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President Donald Trump has perfect response on Commanders name
You can add President Donald Trump to the list of those who don't like the Washington Commanders' name. Speaking to the media outside his plane on Sunday, Trump was directly asked if the franchise should change their name back to the Redskins. Advertisement 'Well, you want me to make a controversial statement? I would,' Trump replied, via Chris Bumbaca of USA TODAY. 'I wouldn't have changed the name. It just doesn't have the same, it doesn't have the same ring to me." Here's the video clip: After his first statement regarding the name, President Trump offered a realistic take on the controversial nickname. 'But, you know, winning can make everything sound good. So if they win, all of a sudden the Commanders sounds good, but I wouldn't have changed the name,' he said. He's right. There will never be a unanimous opinion one way or the other on Washington's name. Some fans will never accept the name, even if they still root for the team. There's the side that's just happy Daniel Snyder is gone and the franchise has a star quarterback, looking set up to win for a long time. Advertisement Neither opinion is wrong. The team has said the name is not changing. Last season's success contributed to the increase in attendance, as evidenced by Jayden Daniels' jersey becoming a bestseller. If you are winning and you have a marketable star, it outweighs everything else. The name became less of a topic once the on-field product became good. Trump also discussed Washington's stadium situation, saying he would get involved if needed to ensure the Commanders return to D.C. at the RFK Stadium site. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: President Trump has perfect response on Commanders name
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Terry McLaurin doesn't report to camp while waiting for a contract extension
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters said earlier Tuesday that the team is going to do everything it can to get Terry McLaurin signed to an extension. The star wide receiver, though, remains without an extension and thus did not report to training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McLaurin is the only player missing from camp. Advertisement He expressed his frustration last week at the lack of progress on a deal. McLaurin is headed into the final year of his contract set to make $15.5 million in base salary. Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase is the league's highest-paid at the position at $40.25 million per season. McLaurin, 29, has topped 1,000 yards in each of the past five seasons and has not missed a game since 2020. With Jayden Daniels at quarterback in 2024, he produced a new career-high 13 touchdowns.
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Colin Cowherd has lofty comparisons for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Everyone loves to compare young players to established veterans, especially quarterbacks. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was so good as a rookie that many analysts weren't sure of an accurate comparison. Some said Lamar Jackson due to Daniels' speed and scrambling ability. Colin Cowherd has a lofty comparison for Daniels, involving Jackson and another quarterback: Patrick Mahomes. Advertisement "This kid is Lamar plus Mahomes," Cowherd said on a recent edition of The Herd. "His poise in the fourth quarter doesn't make sense. And here's the thing, the NFL gives you an all-time quarterback legend about every six years, and I'm talking Peyton Manning, (John) Elway, Mahomes, (Brett) Favre. I'm telling you, he singularly won a road playoff game. And I thought Andrew Luck was the best quarterback I ever saw as a rookie." Daniels had some spectacular come-from-behind wins as a rookie last season. Whether it was the Hail Mary against the Bears, the spectacular five-touchdown performance in the upset over the Eagles, his game-winning drive over the Falcons, or his performance in the playoff win over the Buccaneers that Cowherd referenced, Daniels did things most veteran quarterbacks couldn't or didn't do. Daniels proved he has the clutch gene, just like Mahomes. And while it's difficult to compare any quarterback to Mahomes or Jackson, it's hard not to get excited about Daniels entering his second NFL season. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Colin Cowherd with big-time comparisons for Commanders' Jayden Daniels
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14 hours ago
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NFL Owner Buys Jayden Daniels Card For $500,000
NFL Owner Buys Jayden Daniels Card For $500,000 originally appeared on The Spun. Trading cards are back in a big way as of late and so are the Washington Commanders. After drafting Jayden Daniels second overall last April, the rookie QB led the franchise to a 12-5 record its first NFC Championship appearance since 1991 — giving the team more playoff wins in one season than they've had since the turn of the millennium. Advertisement Due to his early on-field success, Josh Roth and Jacob Ramos of Rothcards bought a rare 1-of-1 2024 Daniels Panini Prizm card for roughly $300,000 which they showed off at this year's Fanatics Fest. And it caught the attention of Commanders owner Josh Harris. Per The Athletic, Harris asked Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin who in attendance had the rarest Jayden Daniels, and when Roth and Ramos came forward he two sides quickly negotiated a deal worth half a million dollars (even though they were asked for four times that). "It was such an experience to be on stage with just everyone. It really happened so fast," Ramos told the publication. "Moments like that are timeless." Advertisement Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris stands on the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Daniels reportedly signed the card afterwards and Harris plans to display it at Northwest Stadium this season. Of course $500,000 is light work for a man who purchased his NFL team for a record $6.05 billion in 2023. And that number is only going to go up if Daniels and Washington can replicate this kind of success in the years to come. Related: There's Growing Push For Barron Trump To Enlist In U.S. Army NFL Owner Buys Jayden Daniels Card For $500,000 first appeared on The Spun on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
