A general view of a Washington Commanders helmet. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders send reporter infamous 'wrong Washington' mug

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated 9/15/22

Washington Commanders mugs with an outline of Washington state rather than Washington, D.C. 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.

Elsewhere at the stadium: I’m being told there are mugs with outlines of the state Washington for sale pic.twitter.com/1fzp4RrdNV
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 11, 2022

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.

Well well well. Looky here. Hilarious move by the Commanders to send me one of THE mugs. I’m honored pic.twitter.com/Jq4dONp2eY
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 15, 2022

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.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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