Commanders owner Josh Harris shuts down idea team will go back to former name: 'That ship has sailed'

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The Washington Commanders franchise has undergone a significant amount of change over the past several months.

Daniel Snyder's controversial ownership officially came to an end, Eric Bieniemy took over the team's offense, and roster was turned over. A group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris officially closed a record-breaking deal to purchase the Commanders in July.

Washington's highly-anticipated first regular season under Harris is just around the corner, and the Commanders' new owner expressed excitement about opening a new chapter for the franchise. 

"I can’t tell you how excited I am about Sunday. I obviously won’t be sleeping too much between now and then. [It’s] a big day for the franchise, big day for us. And we’ve got to make sure a lot of things go right for the fans," Harris said during an appearance on WTOP radio.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, looks on after presenting Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris with his new team's helmet after the NFL owners  voted to approve the purchase of the team to Harris's group in special meeting at the JW Marriott Hotel on July 20, 2023, in Bloomington, Minnesota.   (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The Commanders currently play just outside Washington, D.C., at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Harris is a Maryland native and said he was thankful for all the support the fans have given over the past couple of months.

"No one could have anticipated the outpouring of support from Washington and from the DMV. The fans have been amazing. The city has been