Washington’s NFL Team Reveals New Name

Members of the media take pictures and video of the new uniforms during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField in Landover, Md. on Feb. 2, 2022. Rob Carr/Getty Images

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, revealed Wednesday that the franchise will now be called the Washington Commanders.

The NFL team’s name is a reference to the Washington area’s military ties, according to team President Jason Wright.