President Donald Trump has threatened to block a new stadium deal unless Washington’s NFL team reverts its name to a racial slur.

The Washington Commanders have been in the news cycle lately as the team is embroiled in a contract dispute with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The All-Pro did not report to mandatory minicamp and missed the first few sessions of camp while going through discussions on a new deal.

Jerry Smith was a star tight end for the Washington Redskins from 1965-77, retiring with a then-NFL record of 60 touchdowns. He was also gay, and died of AIDS in 1986.

For the fifth year in a row, all 32 NFL teams are kicking off training camp by holding practices with club-led fan events, and NFL Network, NFL+ and NFL.com will provide complete coverage through Back Together Weekend.

Frankie Luvu cracks the NFL’s Top 100 after a breakout season with the Washington Commanders, showcasing his versatility and leadership as a defensive cornerstone.

NFL veteran Von Miller referred to his new team by their former moniker Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the Washington Commanders to reverse their name change. Speaking with reporters after training camp,

NFL star Von Miller had a slip-up, calling the Washington Commanders by their old name, as President Donald Trump looked to make that change happen.

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.”

Washington's latest commit in the 2026 class, four-star defensive tackle TI Umu-Cais, is a perfect addition for coach Jedd Fisch.