Major Tuddy Explained

Major Tuddy
Team:	Washington Commanders
Description:	Major-ranked pig
First Seen:	January 1, 2023

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]}

Career

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]}

Notes and References

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