There was some speculation that Trump is using the issue to distract attention from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and whether he was implicated in them.

The 36-year-old pass rusher and Super Bowl 50 MVP signed a one-year, $6.1 million deal with Washington ahead of training camp.

President Trump, in a social media post over the weekend, called on the Commanders to “immediately” change the team name back to the Redskins, and said he “may put a restriction” on the stadium deal if ownership does not comply.

The NFL franchise in Washington made a brilliant move a few years back to abandon their old nickname and, eventually, to label themselves the "Commanders". Management wisely understands there is no reason to risk the team's momentum on and off the field.

The Washington Commanders will retire Art Monk's No. 81 jersey, one of the highest honors for the Hall of Fame WR. The ceremony is set for the Nov. 2 home game.

Despite a shocking run to the NFC Championship Game to cap a stunning 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders remain a club that some find difficult to evaluate for 2025. Washington engineered for itself an eight-win jump from 2023 to 2024.

Washington Commanders first-round quarterbacks throughout franchise history Riley Smith - 1936 Riley Smith played just three seasons in the NFL, but his impact was significant.

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