The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, revealed Wednesday that the franchise will now be called the Washington Commanders. The NFL team’s name is a reference to the Washington area’s military ties, according to team President Jason Wright. “It’s a name befitting a 90-year-old franchise,” Wright told the “Today” show Wednesday. “It’s something that broadly resonated with our fans and something that we believe embodies the values of service and leadership that really defines the DMV and this community.” In a Twitter post, the team also confirmed its name change. Some aspects of the team’s Redskins imagery remain the same, including the burgundy, gold, and white color scheme. The NFC East team announced its decision to change its name and imagery from Redskins in the midst of left-wing riots and protests over the summer of 2020 following the viral George Floyd incident in May of that same …