"I may put a restriction on them that if they don't change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,' and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,'" the president said.

President Trump can't unilaterally block a stadium deal for the Washington Commanders to return to DC. But he has ways he can try to intervene.

President Trump’s call for the Commanders to readopt their Redskins nickname is dialing up a familiar play: turning the NFL into a political football by using sports, and Washington’s NFL team, as a cultural wedge issue.

Players have reported to NFL training camps around the league, and practices are underway.  Training camp has opened with some big deals, like the Green Bay Packers re-signing offensive tackle Zach Tom to a four-year,

Legendary former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has begun preparations for his upcoming Celebrity Boxing match against the man he came to blows with during a game of poker back in May.

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

This year, the Washington Commanders and general manager Adam Peters drafted a mix of offense and defense in the NFL Draft. With just five total picks in this year's selection show, Peters added three offensive players and two defensive players.