Did Joe Theismann Just Reveal the New Team Name for the Former Washington Redskins?

Well, it has only taken a few years to find a new name for the former Washington Redskins.

Apparently choosing a name that isn’t ‘offensive’ is a long and arduous process.

NFL Hall of Famer Joe Theismann may have confirmed the new name in a radio interview.

The team could be known as the Washington Commanders according to Theismann.

Surly, it will only be a matter of time before this name too is considered offensive.

For now, social media is mocking the name by calling the team the “Washington Commies.”

Maybe they should have just stuck with the Washington Football Team.

Joe Theismann seemingly reveals WFT's new name: Washington Commanders https://t.co/CMesxDQHrZ pic.twitter.com/PEwZWCBWPu

— New York Post (@nypost) January 31, 2022

Here’s more on the likely new name from the New York Post:

The former star quarterback for Washington — and current Ring of Honor member of the NFL franchise — sounded awfully confident in a radio interview Monday that the new name of the team would be the Washington Commanders.

A few hours later, when his inadvertent announcement was going viral, he stated he did not know what the name would be.

It is unclear whether Theismann was confirming a tweet that suggested the Washington Football Team would be named the Commanders or whether he was assuming the viral tweet was correct.

Joe Theisman believes Washington football fans will embrace the new name coming on Wednesday: The Commanders. pic.twitter.com/itHSZQqnX3

— Damon Amendolara (@DamonAmendo) January 31, 2022

So far, early reaction to the potential name change hasn’t been great…

Huge fail if Washington's new name is the Commanders. pic.twitter.com/25j2qSQj68

— Nooga Cowboy (Podunk Papi) (@sportscowboy) February 1, 2022

Washington Commanders also feels like an off-brand generic version of the Washington Generals, which I'm sure isn't exactly a connotation the WFT wants.

— Bryan Knowles (@BryKno) January 31, 2022

WFT > Washington Commanders https://t.co/vbT0H7mjfI

— Mike Austin (@Mike8Austin) January 26, 2022

The Washington Commanders 😂

— 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 (@BrianDabollMVP) February 1, 2022

The Washington Commanders… pic.twitter.com/nc26leaybG

— J-Mid (@jeffnojazzy) January 31, 2022

WFT: ya ready to see our new name?

Fans: lemme see 😩

WFT: Washington Commanders 🤢 pic.twitter.com/8K1MscbNqM

— Fulani FADA (@kingsouleymane_) January 27, 2022

The NFL is in a no win situation here for sure.

“Washington Commies” has picked up steam on Twitter.

@JackPosobiec nice of the Redskins to change their name to something DC values. Washington Commies is absolutely appropriate https://t.co/NNoAg8Y1cn

— Florida Man Chael (@FLManChael) February 1, 2022

#NFL PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD do not let Washington go with Washington Commanders. Nobody is going to want to buy their gear, their new nickname will be The Commies, and it’ll be the worst mistake since the Chargers moved to LA. I’d rather you keep Washington Football Team pic.twitter.com/qEJzd2mXbl

— Hunter Wells-Kimbley (@NFL_Future_GM) January 31, 2022

Washington Commies sounds about right, good name!

— Florida Man Chael (@FLManChael) February 1, 2022

Breaking news from USA Twoday courtesy of Joe Theisman Washington football team to be called the Commanders. Say it with me: Let’s Go Commies! https://t.co/taOniQEzlI

— John Latimer (@JohnMLatimer) February 1, 2022

Lets go Washington Commies pic.twitter.com/XXloMl82VC

— ARP Fire Ronnie (@Reez_Delaghetto) January 31, 2022