NFC East

Commanders President Makes Definitive Statement About Redskins Nickname

By Wilton Jackson Team president Jason Wright has no desire to change the franchise’s nickname from Commanders back to the Redskins. Washington removed the Redskins as its nickname in July 2020. Many Native American leaders advocated for the franchise to change its nickname for decades. In February ’22, Washington changed its name to the Commanders, completing the task after spending two seasons as the “Washington Football Team.” However, Daniel Fazzolare recently drafted a petition urging fans of the franchise to consider changing the name from the Commanders back to the Redskins. During a We…