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USAT: Washington Wire

Feb 3, 2022

It was a historic day for the Washington NFL franchise Wednesday. After over 18 months without an actual name, Washington revealed its new name Wednesday. The Football Team was now the Commanders. - While many criticized Washington’s new name and uniforms, some were clearly happy with the rebranding. - According to sports business expert Darren Rovell, four of the top-five selling items on Fanatics Wednesday were Washington Commanders’ merchandise. Washington merchandise locked down the top four spots. - Do you care to guess the No. 5 item of the day? That would be a red Tom Brady Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey — one day after he retired from the NFL. - - Top selling products at @fanatics today: - 1. Charcoal Washington Commanders Thurma Pullover Hoodie - 2. Terry McLaurin Burgundy Commanders Game Jersey - 3. Black Commanders Script Long Sleeve T - 4. Chase Young Burgundy Commanders Jersey - 5. Tom Brady Red Bucs Jersey - — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 2, 2022 - - - Not too shabby. - While some designs weren’t too popular among fans, the charcoal sweatshirt that occupied the No. 1 spot was nice. - - Freshest item in team store by far. Grey Commanders hoodie pic.twitter.com/Cgjm0paue6 - — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 2, 2022 - - - Washington doesn’t get too many victories, but Wednesday was a good day for the Commanders. -   -   - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Washington Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Washington Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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