Washington is leaning on veteran stars Bobby Wagner and Laremy Tunsil as the Commanders push toward 2025 contention.

Washington’s NFL franchise used to be in the news all the time for reasons other than football. That seemed to have changed under new team ownership, but President Donald Trump’s remarks about the team name and possibly holding up a stadium deal are making waves just as training camp opens.

Jason Buck, a Super Bowl champ and defensive end in Washington, wants to meet with Donald Trump to get the NFL franchise's old team name back.

President Trump on Sunday publicly demanded that the Washington Commanders change the team name back to the Redskins— labeling them derisively the “Washington Whatever’s.”

President Trump has called for Washington's football team and Cleveland's baseball team to return to their previous names, which many considered racist.

Frankie Luvu has quietly been one of the NFL’s most unique defenders over the past few seasons, and in 2024, Luvu finally received the national recognition that his play deserves.

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Aaron Rodgers has another new home; the Jets, Giants and Browns are still searching for answers; and the league is implementing some changes.

Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Michael Wiley (34) carries the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Logan Lee (91) chases during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images