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Washington Commanders Rebrand Brings Back Redskins Spear But Stops Short
The team's new uniforms and alternate logo pay homage to the past, but the rebrand falls short of a full return to Redskins heritage.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:50pm
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The Washington Commanders' new uniforms and logo design aim to bridge the team's storied past with a modern identity, but the result is a fractured, incomplete homage to their Redskins heritage.Washington TodayThe Washington Commanders have unveiled a new rebrand that features 1980s-era uniforms and a spear alternate logo, evoking the team's Redskins history. However, the rebrand stops short of a full return, as the team kept the controversial 'W' logo and did not bring back the Redskins nickname, chief mascot, or fight song.
Why it matters
The Commanders' rebrand is the latest attempt by the franchise to distance itself from the Redskins name and imagery, which was deemed offensive and insensitive. While the new uniforms and spear logo are a nod to the team's past success, some fans feel the rebrand is a half-measure that doesn't go far enough in embracing the Redskins heritage.
The details
The new Commanders uniforms feature a return to the 1980s-2000s era designs, including the familiar spear logo as an alternate. However, the main logo remains the 'W' that was introduced in 2020 when the team was known as the Washington Football Team. Team president Mark Clouse says the rebrand is meant to 'celebrate that heritage while continuing to move forward to build the Commander brand', but the lack of a full return to the Redskins name, mascot, and fight song has left some fans unsatisfied.
- The Washington Redskins retired their controversial nickname in 2020.
- The team was known as the Washington Football Team from 2020 to 2022.
- The new Commanders rebrand was unveiled on April 15, 2026.
The players
Mark Clouse
The president of the Washington Commanders, who oversaw the team's latest rebrand efforts.
Josh Harris
The owner of the Washington Commanders.
Joe Gibbs
A former head coach of the Washington Redskins, who led the team to three Super Bowl championships.
John Riggins
A former running back for the Washington Redskins, known for his powerful running style.
Sonny Jurgensen
A former quarterback for the Washington Redskins, considered one of the franchise's all-time greats.
What they’re saying
“I'm sure there will be some that are always looking for a full reversal, and that's not the path we're on, but I think this is a great way to continue to celebrate that.”
— Mark Clouse, Team President
“Obviously, no secret, right, that the spear has found its way back into certain elements that we've been doing. But where it started from was really in the same idea of how do we look back at the heritage of the team and think about things from our past that could also be relevant in today.”
— Mark Clouse, Team President
What’s next
The Commanders' new uniforms and alternate logo will debut at the start of the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
The Washington Commanders' latest rebrand is a half-measure that pays homage to the team's Redskins heritage, but ultimately falls short of a full return to the beloved name, mascot, and traditions that defined the franchise for decades. While the new uniforms and spear logo are a nod to the past, the lack of a Redskins nickname and chief mascot leaves some fans feeling the rebrand is incomplete.
