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Washington Football Team: Five potential name options for 2022

By Nick Swanson

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 25: A general view of an empty section of seats with a Washington Football Team logo before the game between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. A limited number of friends and family were allowed to attend the game due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 25: A general view of an empty section of seats with a Washington Football Team logo before the game between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. A limited number of friends and family were allowed to attend the game due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) celebrates with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Dolphins defeated the Raiders 26-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) celebrates with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Dolphins defeated the Raiders 26-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Senators

With the history associated with Washington D.C., the Washington Senators would be a great name for the franchise.

Everyone knows that politics runs through Washington, and while the team isn’t physically in D.C., the namesake represents the current and historical significance of the city. The term may be political, and everyone is always up in arms about keeping politics out of sports, but since this would only be a name, it could be an interesting option.

The name is a reasonable option even though the Ottawa Senators go by the same name, it could be a similar situation to the San Francisco Giants and the New York Giants. The Senators name could also lead to a key unit of the team, potentially the defense, going by the moniker “The Senate,” which is also pretty cool.

If the team does go the route of “the Senators” then it will severely limit the alternate helmets and uniforms they could use. Having said that, it completely opens the door for new merchandising and rebranding.

The name is about as politically correct as one could get, as it’s quite literally political. The Senators has a nice ring to it and would fit perfectly in the environment that is Washington D.C. Since the Washington Senators trademark was abandoned in 1989, the team could pick up the name and likeness with little to no issues.

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