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Virginia Man Trademarks Several Potential New Washington NFL Team
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Washington Football Team Announces Name Change to Washington
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Washington Football Team announces new name to be Commanders
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Washington Commanders: NFL franchise reveals new team name
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Washington Football Team Announces New Team Name - What's Up? Media
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Washington's NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
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Washington Football Team reveals new name, Washington Commanders
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Live updates: Washington's NFL team is now the Commanders
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Washington Redskins Renamed to Washington Guardians
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NFL Fans nationally give a 'thumbs down' to Washington's new name
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A timeline of the Washington Football Team name change debate