Joe Theismann likely revealed WFT’s new name by mistake

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Joe Theismann hasn’t taken a snap for Washington in decades, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t still fumble things once in a while.

Before the Washington Football Team could officially handoff their new nickname to the public, which they were scheduled to do Wednesday, Theismann, 72, seemingly botched the snap.

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Washington Football Team outside linebacker David Mayo (51) sets the play with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

"I think the Commanders is a name that is going to be one that hopefully people like going forward," Theismann told CBS Sports Radio’s Damon Amendolara over the weekend.

Whoopsie!

After two seasons as the Washington Football Team, the organization has selected a new name. However, they’ve also tried to keep their new name, logo and uniforms under wraps until Wednesday’s official debut. But Theismann may have just spoiled those plans, going so far as to elaborate on how the organization decided on the new moniker.

"There were so many different options, but once again it’s trademark infringement — it’s getting approval from different people," Theismann told Amendolara. "If you choose a name, is there a group out there that isn’t going to like it? There’s so many things that you have to consider."

Joe Theismann #7 of Washington looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game September 21, 1980 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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