Washington Redskins

Trump speaks out against sports teams abandoning Native American names

Trump called the wave of sports teams that changed names in recent years to remove references to Native American heritage "degrading to the Indian population."

NFL September 15

Family of Blackfeet chief, face of NFL's Redskins for 48 years, wants his image back in NFL

John Two Guns White Calf was the face of the Washington Redskins franchise for 48 years before he was canceled. His family tells Fox News Digitial they "want him back" in the NFL.

LIFESTYLE February 6, 2024

Canceled tribal chief White Calf, face of the Redskins, generates new support nationwide

Native American leader White Calf, Blackfleet chief, was erased in cancel-culture efforts to tip public opinion against the Redskins name and log. Now, communities are standing up for history.

LIFESTYLE January 23, 2024

Newly elected school board in Pennsylvania reclaims Indigenous mascot, rejects cancel culture

The Southern York County School Board in Pennsylvania voted to reclaim its traditional Native American school mascot after five new members were voted into office recently.

Washington Commanders February 20, 2022

Charley Taylor, Washington Hall of Fame receiver, dead at 80

Charley Taylor, the Hall of Fame receiver who ended his 13-season career with Washington as the NFL's career receptions leader, died Saturday. He was 80.

Washington DC February 8, 2022

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly Christmas crash

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash that left his girlfriend dead just before Christmas.

Politics February 3, 2022

Democrats' key witness in NFL sexism hearing has history of sexist tweets

The Washington Football Team, now the Washington Commanders, and their “toxic workplace culture” will be the subject of a House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday morning.

Media December 9, 2021

Maryland governor Hogan irks critics by referring to Washington NFL team by original 'Redskins' name

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, R., sent some liberals into a tizzy on Thursday when he referred to the Washington Football Team by its original name, the Redskins.

Media September 9, 2020

Biden campaign admits removing Washington Redskins logo from family photo, cites copyright concerns

The Biden campaign confirmed Wednesday that it was behind the removal of a Washington Redskins logo from a decades-old photograph of Joe Biden and his young son.

NFL September 9, 2020

68 NFL players opt out of playing the 2020 season over coronavirus concerns

Who is not going to play in 2020?

NFL August 31, 2020

NFL takes over Washington Football investigation

The NFL has taken over the independent investigation into workplace conduct within the Washington Football Team, a person familiar with the situation said Monday.

NFL August 23, 2020

Vernon Davis on Washington name change: 'It hurt deep down inside'

Former NFL tight end Vernon Davis wasn’t happy when the Washington Football Team dropped its “Redskins” nickname last month.

Derrius Guice August 19, 2020

Two former LSU students accuse ex-Washington running back Derrius Guice of rape in 2016: report

Two former LSU students accused ex-Washington running back Derrius Guice of rape in 2016, a report revealed on Wednesday.

Washington NFL August 18, 2020

Washington Football Team gets hitting at 'fresh start' camp

The only visual reminder of the past is etched into the side of the trash cans.

NFL August 17, 2020

Disgraced NFL player in trouble beyond strangling accusation

The dramatic fall of former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice continued Monday, when it was revealed he had been busted for reckless driving in June.

Washington NFL August 17, 2020

Jason Wright named Washington Football Team president in historic hire

The Washington Football Team continued its overhaul Monday, naming Jason Wright as the franchise’s new president and making him the first Black team president in NFL history.

Alex Smith August 16, 2020

Washington's Alex Smith activated off physically unable to perform list: 'Next step in the comeback'

Alex Smith’s chances of getting the starting quarterback job in Washington are looking up after the team announced Sunday that he has been activated off the physically unable to perform list.

NFL August 11, 2020

Ex-Washington running back Derrius Guice accused of choking girlfriend 'until she was unconscious': report

Former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice is accused of strangling his girlfriend “until she was unconscious” during one of three separate incidents, according to court documents filed Monday.

NFL August 10, 2020

Washington's Daniel Snyder accuses fired employee of feeding info to websites: report

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder accused a former executive assistant with the organization of taking bribes and giving inside information to a website for negative stories.

NFL August 9, 2020

Washington Football Team misfires on hashtag attempt, will take fan input on new concept

The Washington Football Team’s next change after removing the Redskins’ name from its organization, changing the uniforms and taking the nickname off the walls in its facility was to take aim at a Twitter hashtag.

Washington Redskins August 8, 2020

Washington releases RB Guice after domestic violence arrest

The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice on Friday after he was charged in multiple domestic violence incidents.

US August 7, 2020

Washington NFL owner Dan Snyder sues site for defamation over false Epstein claims

Snyder is seeking $10 million in damages and an admission as to whether the site was paid to post the rumors.

NFL August 7, 2020

Washington's Dan Snyder files $10M defamation lawsuit over stories falsely tying him to sex trafficking, Epstein: report

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder filed a $10 million lawsuit against the parent company of an outlet in India that published false stories accusing him of being involved in sex traffiking tied to Jeffrey Epstein just prior to the Washington Post report that detailed allegations of sexual harassment within the organization, reports say.

NFL August 7, 2020

Washington Football Team makes 2 noticeable changes in post-Redskins era

The Washington Football Team revealed two key changes to its organization this week.

NFL August 6, 2020

Washington's Dwayne Haskins recalls battle with Joe Burrow for starting QB job at Ohio State

Joe Burrow may have had the best year of any college quarterback but before his quick rise to fame at LSU where he earned a national championship, was awarded the Heisman Trophy and was eventually selected No.1 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, he was battling it out at Ohio State for the starting job -- and lost.

NFL August 6, 2020

Washington's Jack Del Rio on sharing political views: 'Not afraid to say I love my country'

Washington Football Team defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio isn’t one to hide his political beliefs, especially on social media, but the veteran coach attributes it to him not being “afraid to say I love my country.”

Washington Redskins August 5, 2020

Washington's Ron Rivera says Alex Smith still in the running for starting QB

Don’t count Alex Smith out just yet.

NFL July 29, 2020

Alex Smith could be 'part of the equation' for Washington at quarterback if healthy

Alex Smith’s road to recovery from a devastating leg injury that nearly cost him his life has been a long one and as the 2020 season nears the Washington Football Team appeared to have plans for him.

Washington Redskins July 23, 2020

Washington announces temporary team name after retiring controversial logo, symbol

The Washington NFL franchise is one step closer to forming a new identity after retiring its former name and logo earlier this month, announcing on Thursday that it will now go by the “Washington Football Team.”

NFL July 22, 2020

Reddit user reveals potential clue for new name of NFL's Washington franchise

There is a good chance that the NFL’s Washington franchise may have found a new name.

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