The Washington Commanders were unveiled as the new NFL team name replacing the Washington Football Team for the 2022 season and beyond. The Commanders revealed the name with much fan fare and months of questions and angst over what the new name of the team will be.

It's a stunning turn of events, one that mirrors a similarly stunning turn of events for Washington. In 2024, Kingsbury's up-tempo offense led by rookie Jayden Daniels was one of the best in the NFL. In 2025, Daniels played in just seven games, and the Commanders, beset by injuries not only at quarterback but elsewhere, struggled.

The Washington Commanders were the toast of the town exactly 365 days ago. Washington would finish the 2024 season 12-5 and make it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was the NFL's breakout star, and the Commanders were the envy of the NFL.