The Washington Football Team is now the Washington Commanders. After Washington unveiled its new name Wednesday, there was plenty of reaction from around the NFL. Fans, players and media had fun with Washington’s rebranding, with some liking the new name and logo, and others, well, not so much.
President Joe Biden also weighed in on Washington’s new name, sending out the following tweet:
“I supposed there’s room for two Commanders in this town.”
Biden is referring to his dog, a German Shepherd named “Commander.”
It didn’t take long for Washington head coach Ron Rivera to respond to President Biden’s tweet.
Mr. President, please let your Commander know he is welcome to stop by practice anytime! #TakeCommand https://t.co/45TiasBjBy
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) February 2, 2022
Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi, also tweeted about Washington’s new name, wondering if the team needed a mascot.
Does the team need a new mascot? https://t.co/TEBnLPbC9M pic.twitter.com/4mOLmUQanE
— Naomi Biden (@NaomiBiden) February 2, 2022
Washington team president Jason Wright did say Washington was still working on a fight song and a mascot.