Watch VideoWashington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders.
The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from sponsors. The organization committed to avoiding...
NFL's Washington Football Team Changes Name To Washington Commanders
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