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Commanders file trademark for new ‘entertainment team’ name

Commanders file trademark for new ‘entertainment team’ name originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   The Commanders appear to have found a new name for their gameday entertainment team. On July 20, Washington filed a trademark application for “COMMAND FORCE,” first reported by trademark attorney Josh Gerben. According to the application, which can be found here on the United States Patent & Trademark Office, “COMMAND FORCE” will provide, “Entertainment services in the form of precision dance and cheerleading squad performances at professional football games and exhibitions and at other personal appearances; providing sports and entertainment information via a global computer network.”

The owner of this particular trademark is called “Pro-Football, Inc.,” while the address on the application is 21300 Coach Gibbs Drive in Ashburn, VA. The Commanders’ practice facility and headquarters reside at this address. Washington unveiled its new team name to be the Commanders shortly after the conclusion of the 2021 season, and this appears to be a step in continuing their rebranding process from “Washington Football Team,” which was the team’s temporary moniker from the summer of 2020 to February 2021. Washington’s cheerleading team used to be referred to as the “First Ladies of Football.” In March 2021, the team discontinued its cheerleading program with a plan to replace it with a coed dance team.

Here are the important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know

Important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NFL is currently in the thick of its offseason, but there are still plenty of key dates to circle before the 2023 season kicks off on September 7.Here are important offseason dates to know...2023 NFL Offseason Key DatesMarch 13-15: NFL teams are permitted to begin negotiating with prospective free agents, but no deals can be signed just yet.March 15: New league year begins at 4 p.m. Free agents are now permitted to sign contracts with clubs.March 26-29: Annual league meetings in PhoenixApril 3: Teams with new head coaches (Carolina, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis and Arizona) can begin offseason workout programsApril 17: Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programsApril 26-29: 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City May 2: Deadline to exercise fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2020 NFL DraftMay 5-8 or May 12-15: Teams can hold three-day rookie camps for draft picks and undrafted free agentsMay 22: First day of OTAs for select teams. Clubs are allowed to hold 10 total on-field practices, but no live contact is allowed.May 22-24: NFL spring league meetingsJune 6: Start of mandatory minicamp for select teams. Clubs are allowed to have three mandatory practices.July 17: Deadline for teams with franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension. Teams are not allowed to re-engage in negotiations with a franchise player after this date until the conclusion of the 2023 season.August 3-6: NFL kickoff weekend in Canton, OhioSeptember 7: Opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season
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