A group led by private equity investor Josh Harris received official approval Thursday to purchase the team for $6.05 million. And the Harris group is wasting no time cleaning up the mess Dan Snyder left behind.
According to ESPN reporter Don Van Natta Jr., a third name change might be on the horizon.
“Yes, I think there’s a pretty good chance of that, to erase any part of the [Dan] Snyder legacy, to have a complete do-over,” Van Natta Jr. said on The Rich Eisen Show. “I would not be surprised at all if we see a name change and a complete rebranding.”
[I called it yesterday. “Commanders” was a poor name choice, especially since the obvious nickname is “Commies,” although that might fit Washington DC. I’d pick “Swamp Rats,” but I’m pretty sure the NFL will object. — Ed]
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