Washington Commanders mugs with the wrong Washington were among the merchandise sold during Sunday’s season-opening game at FedEx Field. NBC Sports Washington’s Pete Hailey shared the mugs that featured the Commanders’ logo outlined by the state of Washington.
Since the Commanders represent the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., selling those mugs was problematic.
The team clarified the mugs were sold on a truck outside the stadium. However, it was a team truck selling official merchandise. Ultimately the mugs were removed from the shelves.
Before Thursday’s practice, Hailey received a hilarious gift from the Commanders.
What else was the team going to do with all the wrong mugs? They’re collector items now. The decision to send Hailey one is both clever and petty, at the same time. The move seemed more like a sarcastic “Thank You” for making us look foolish.
