Washington Commanders rule out Redskins rebrand... but the logo will make a bit-part return
The original crest will still appear on legacy memorabilia for former players who had worn it on the field
www.telegraph.co.ukHere’s the latest on the Washington Commanders logo as of April 2026.
- In April 2026, the team unveiled a rebrand that nods to its history with a spear-inspired alternate logo, while keeping the current “W” primary logo and not restoring the Redskins nickname. This means the spear appears in the branding, but the full Redskins-era identity is not reinstated.[4]
- Prior to this, there were ongoing discussions and occasional rumors that the old Redskins-era logo might reappear in limited capacity or on legacy merchandise, but the organization and ownership team did not commit to a full return of the former insignia. Reports indicated any revival would be limited and not officially reinstated as the primary logo.[1][2][6]
- In late 2024 and 2025 there were various rumors and media conversations about alternate logos or throwback elements, including speculation about a spear motif resurfacing in some form, but no definitive official reversion to the old crest occurred at that time.[3][7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull up the exact visual details of the 2026 spear logo and compare it to the 1980s/1990s insignias, or summarize fan and press reactions to the 2026 rebrand. I can also provide a quick side-by-side image description or help locate official team statements. References: Washington Commanders’ 2026 spear-focused branding details appear in sources reporting the April 2026 rebrand; prior rumors about limited use of older logos appeared in late 2024 and 2025 coverage.[2][6][1][4]