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Photos: Washington Commanders Sport New Team Name, Uniforms, Logo

See photos from the Feb. 2 unveiling of the Washington Commanders name for the NFL team, plus the logo and uniform look.

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Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owners and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, are joined by former quarterback Joe Theismann (right) as they unveil their NFL football team's new identity Wednesday in Landover, Maryland.
Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owners and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, are joined by former quarterback Joe Theismann (right) as they unveil their NFL football team's new identity Wednesday in Landover, Maryland. ( AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

LANDOVER, MD — A year and a half after dropping its old name, Washington's football team is now known as the Washington Commanders.

For two seasons, the team was known simply as the Washington Football Team. Now, team co-owner Dan Snyder said he is excited about the new name, saying it pays “homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital."

See below for photos of the new logo and name.

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Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owners and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, unveil their NFL football team's new name and logos Wednesday in Landover, Maryland. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A Washington Commanders sign is displayed as the NFL football team unveils its new identity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Team co-owners Tanya and Dan Snyder arrive at a news conference Wednesday with former team members during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders, at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Fans shop in the team store for new branded merchandise following the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Former quarterback Joe Theismann looks on during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Team co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder pose for a photo with former team members. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
A detailed view of the new Washington Commanders uniforms is provided following the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Team President Jason Wright speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
New uniforms for the Washington Commanders are shown during Wednesday announcement of the team's new name. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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