Washington's NFL franchise is no stranger to controversy and name debates. Here's why the Commanders changed their name and why they can't go back.

The Washington Commanders are closing in on a move back to the RFK Stadium site after the DC Council approved a bill that ...

"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.

The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will retire the Redskins nickname and logo. They have not yet selected a new name. Washington's logo has been an Indian chief since 1971.

It appears that Donald Trump dislikes the name "Washington Commanders." He wants the franchise to revert to being called the "Washington Redskins.

The Washington Redskins announced a ‘thorough review’ of their name amid pressure from Nike and Fedex, the naming sponsor of the team's stadium; David Spunt reports.

In losing to the Carolina Panthers, 21-13, Sunday, the Washington Redskins turned a historical hoodoo on the president, who now sets out to become just the second incumbent president in more than ...

The recent protests over the death of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter revived the decades-old debate over the name of Washington, D.C.’s NFL team. The Washington Redskins participated on ...

Among those awarded that day were former Chicago Bear lineman George Musso (1933-44), former fierce Chicago Bear pass rusher ...

The Washington Redskins claimed the rights to Foster two days after he was released by the 49ers, a move that felt like another "slap in the face," Ennis said.

Washington Redskins Announce Team Will Change Its Name, Working to Develop New One The news comes after it was reported that FedEx alerted the team in a two-page letter that it will pull its name ...