Major Tuddy is the mascot of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He is a large anthropomorphic pig who wears a combat helmet and team uniform. Introduced during the team's rebrand in 2022, he is a homage to the Hogs, Washington's famed offensive line in the 1980s. "Tuddy" is a slang term derived from the abbreviation of a touchdown (TD).[1][2][3]

Major Tuddy
Major Tuddy, 2023
TeamWashington Commanders
DescriptionMajor-ranked pig
First seenJanuary 1, 2023
Websitewww.commanders.com/fans/mascot/

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Major Tuddy was introduced on January 1, 2023.[1] He is a homage to the Hogs, Washington's famed offensive line in the 1980s. "Tuddy" is a slang term derived from the abbreviation of a touchdown (TD).[2][3]

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  1. ^ a b Brener, Jeremy (January 1, 2023). "Meet The Commanders 'Controversial' New Mascot, Major Tuddy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Sophia (January 1, 2023). "Meet Major Tuddy, the Washington Commanders' New Mascot". NBC 4 Washington. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Pusatory, Matt. "What's a Tuddy? Here's everything you need to know about the Commanders' new mascot". MSN. WUSA9. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
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