Team Information
Founded | 1932 |
Ground | Northwest Stadium |
Owner(s) | Josh Harris |
City | Landover, Maryland |
Nickname | Commanders |
General Manager | Martin Mayhew |
Head Coach | Ron Rivera |
President | Jason Wright |
Mascots | Major Tuddy |
NFL Championships | 3 Super Bowl Championships: 1982 (XVII), 1987 (XXII), 1991 (XXVI) |
Playoff Appearances | 1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2020- |
Division | NFC East |
Washington Commanders Bio
The Washington Commanders were originally established as the Boston Braves in Boston. They relocated to Washington D.C. the following year and were renamed to the Redskins. For many years, the Redskins logo was associated with negative connotations. As part of a wave of name changes following the George Floyd protests in 2020, pressure from multiple NFL and team sponsors led to its retirement, mostly due to knowledge of the Native American mascot debate rekindled by the aforementioned protests. Before changing their name to the Commanders in 2022, the squad spent two seasons playing under the name Washington Football Team. Only five teams in the NFL have more than 600 victories overall, and this one has played more than 1,000 games."Hail to the Commanders" (formerly "Hail to the Redskins" from 1937 until 2019), which is performed by their marching band after each touchdown scored by the team at home, was one of the first NFL teams to have a fight song. According to Forbes, the team is worth US$5.6 billion, which places them as the sixth-most valuable team in the league as of 2023.
Washington Commanders Next Game
The Washington Commanders are gearing up for an intense season. In the regular season, they'll kick off against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field. Their journey includes clashes with strong contenders like the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders will have a crucial season-ending showdown against old rivals Dallas Cowboys, emphasizing a challenging road ahead.
In the preseason, they'll square off against the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals, prepping for the action-packed months ahead.
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Washington Commanders Roster 2023-24
The Washington Commanders will be looking to make in impact in the upcoming NFL season after missing out on the playoffs for the last two seasons. Defensve tackle Jonathan Allen and wide receiver Terry McLaurin are the top players for the Washington Commanders' squad. Joining them is defensive tackle Daron Payne who had a great season in 2022-23 considering the overall performance of the team. Defensive end Montez Sweat is another player who was great for the Commanders in the last season and will be looking to continure his form in the league.
The Commanders will also be relying on their first round pick cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Forbes has the potential to be a reliable no. 2 option for the upcoming season with the team lacking in that particular area. OL Ricky Stromberg and DB Quan Martin are other rookie players who will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming NFL season.
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Washington Commanders Record- Last 10 Years
Season | Division Finish | Record | Playoffs |
2022 | 4th NFC East | 8-8-1 | Did Not Qualify |
2021 | 3rd NFC East | 7-10-0 | Did Not Qualify |
2020 | 1st NFC East | 7-9-0 | Lost Wild Card Playoffs |
2019 | 4th NFC East | 3-13-0 | Did Not Qualify |
2018 | 3rd NFC East | 7-9-0 | Did Not Qualify |
2017 | 3rd NFC East | 7-9-0 | Did Not Qualify |
2016 | 3rd NFC East | 8-7-1 | Did Not Qualify |
2015 | 1st NFC East | 9-7-0 | Lost Wild Card Playoffs |
2014 | 4th NFC West | 4-12-0 | Did Not Qualify |
2013 | 4th NFC East | 3-13-0 | Did Not Qualify |
Washington Commanders Championships
The Washington Commanders have won every major NFL award, including the Super Bowl, between 1937 and 2019. The Washington Commanders have three Super Bowl victories (1983, 1988, and 1992). The majority of Washington's postseason performances occurred in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Since their previous victory in 1992, the squad has not advanced to the Super Bowl. The Commanders have also won 15 Divisional titles and 5 Conference Championships.
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FAQs
The name has been suggested by the fans of the franchise. The franchise eventually settled on "Washington Commanders" after sorting through more than 40,000 fan suggestions in honor of the US capital's association with the military.
The current Washington Commanders home stadium is the FedEx Field. It was originally built as the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in 1997. FedExField was built as a replacement for Washington's prior venue. From 2004 until 2010, it had the largest seating capacity in the NFL at over 91,000. As of 2015, the capacity is 82,000.
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The Washington Commanders are currently the sixth most valuable team in the NFL. They are worth around $5.6 billion.
Dan Snyder is disliked by many NFL fans because he is embroiled in a number of controversies. He was urged to rename the club from the Washington Redskins out of respect for Native Americans from the moment he bought the franchise. However, he refused to do so for a long period of time. The current allegations against Dan Snyder include an ongoing investigation by the NFL, as well as the United States Congress, for toxic workplace and sexual harassment.
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You can stream any Washington Commanders game on the Washington Commanders app or the NFL Game Pass app. Washington Commanders’ games are also streamed on FOX Sports, or ESPN or CBS.