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A colorful design of the Washington Commanders football team uniforms from the 2026 season.

Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team. They are based in the Washington metropolitan area and play in the National Football League.

The team began in 1932 in Boston as the Boston Braves. Later, they became the Boston Redskins. In 1937, they moved to Washington, D.C., and became the Washington Redskins. Over the years, the team's name changed a few times. They were called the Washington Football Team for two seasons and then became the Washington Commanders in 2022.

The Commanders play their home games at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Their headquarters are in Ashburn, Virginia. One fun tradition is playing the fight song โ€œHail to the Commandersโ€ after home game touchdowns. This started in 1937.

The team has had many great players and coaches. Some famous players include Sonny Jurgensen, Darrell Green, and Art Monk. They have won many games and several big championships, including NFL titles and Super Bowls.

The Commanders have rivalries with other teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. These games are always exciting!

Today, the Commanders are led by new ownership and hope to build a stronger future. They continue to be a beloved team in the National Football League.

Images

Portrait of George Marshall and Ray Flaherty, football coach of the Washington Redskins, 1937.
A historic photo from 1937 showing George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins, discussing strategies with his football players.
Richard M. Nixon meets with members of the Washington Redskins football team, including coach George Allen and player Sonny Jurgensen.
Head Coach Joe Gibbs, who led the Washington Football Team during two separate periods.
Joe Theismann, a football player, during a training camp in 1983.
Three Vince Lombardi Trophies awarded to the Washington Commanders for their Super Bowl victories.
Portrait of Dan Snyder, former owner of the Washington Commanders, in 2022.
Sean Taylor, a former American football player, wearing his Washington Redskins jersey.
American football players during a game in 2014.
American football players from the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles competing during a game at Lincoln Financial Field in January 2021.
Jayden Daniels making his professional debut in the Washington Commanders uniform during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A historical look at the Washington Redskins football team uniforms.

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