More than a year after the Washington Football Team rebranded as the Commanders, a change.org petition asked the NFL franchise to return to the name it used for 87 years, one that Native Americans complained to the team was a slur against them as early as the 1960s.

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.

E verything was perfect for the Washington Commanders in 2025. The Commanders had their best season in 33 years, advancing to the NFC championship game. The culture shifted, fans were happy again, and there were no controversies.

McLaurin was Daniels' favorite target and saw his own production increase as the tandem repeatedly connected for big plays throughout the season. McLaurin finished 2024 with 82 catches for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns, by far the most of his career. He'd previously eclipsed five touchdowns in a season just once when he caught seven as a rookie.

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.

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.

The Washington Commanders trade for offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil is named the fifth-best offseason move, ranked by impact on the 2025 season.

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.

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 began play in 1932 as the Boston Braves. One year later, they were renamed the Boston Redskins. In 1937, the franchise moved to Washington and became known as the ...