The Washington franchise has changed away from its nickname twice, first changing from Redskins in 2020 before its most recent change to Commanders in 2022. After retiring the Redskins name and logo, the team adopted the temporary moniker of the Washington Football Team, using the same branding and uniforms from before, sans Redskins insignia.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser remains confident that the Commanders will return to the city but steered clear of President Donald Trump's threats to scuttle a stadium deal if the team does not return to its former name.