It never ends
The Washington Commanders announced their new name, logos, and uniforms on 2/2/22 after a campaign that supposedly took fan input into the selection process. They also worked on a mascot and we’re set to announce it during Sunday’s home game against the Cleveland Browns. The final two choices were hog and dog. Washington sent out promotional emails for the game last week that said the Hogs would be recognized, and former Head Coach Joe Gibbs would be in attendance.
The Hogettes were also announced to make their return to FedEx Field for the first time since 2012. This all seemed to line up for Hog to be named the team’s new mascot on New Years Day.
The Hogettes will make their first appearance at FedEx Field since the 2012 season as the Commanders honor The Hogs Sunday. Joe Gibbs is slated to be there as honorary captain.
The team will also unveil its new mascot at halftime. Would be weird if they chose a dog over a hog. https://t.co/DIvAkahEYk pic.twitter.com/ncmMKbnP2a
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) December 26, 2022
Nothing is ever easy in Washington, and we’ve got another curve ball courtesy of five of the original Hogs. O-Line Entertainment was formed by Joe Jacoby, Mark May, John Riggins, Fred Dean, and Doc Walker and they are working on getting the Hogs name trademarked. Their applicatin for Hogs and Original Hogs was filed on July 22nd, and they are pending.
They claim Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders are attempting to use the Hogs name without compensating the players that made it famous. They do not want to be associated with the team name and current management and ownership. They also want to ensure that their legacy and brand is protected.
#BREAKING the original HOGS tell me they are on the verge of taking Dan Snyder and the team to court.
Full information below.
The original HOGS were invited, but will not be there on Sunday as part of the new mascot celebration/unveiling.
More tonight on @7NewsDC pic.twitter.com/iJitqVatc8
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) December 26, 2022
The Washington Commanders issued a statement:
Commanders respond to Hogs lawsuit with statement. Source tells me celebration still going and nearly 20 alumni coming to FedEx. Jacoby and Riggins not expected to attend. Source also made clear Commanders won’t impede on Hogs trademark or financially capitalize on Hogs pic.twitter.com/EO6ylkxBFA
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 26, 2022