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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 25, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Tanya Snyder, Washington Commanders co-owner and co-CEO, speaks before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Hail to the who? Tanya Snyder drops Commanders for old name

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 23, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are denying the contents of a report by ESPN detailing Dan Snyder's efforts to influence other NFL owners and the league office to keep control of the team. In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, Oct. 13, a Commanders spokesperson called it “categorically untrue” and “clearly part of a well-funded, two-year campaign to coerce the sale of the team, which will continue to be unsuccessful.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Dan Snyder, Jerry Jones have 'long relationship' as allies

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Timeline of Commanders' recent tumult under owner Dan Snyder

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 13, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

Washington Commanders take the field for an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington's fresh start as Commanders complicated by past

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2022 01:31 AM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, right, hands the ball off to running back Brian Robinson (8) during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Commanders' Robinson says he had surgery after shooting

Aug. 29, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) takes pictures with fans after a NFL Preseason football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Making playoffs is the expectation for Washington Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 24, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

Ana Nunez, former coordinator of business development and client service and account executive for the National Football League's Washington Football Team, wipes her eye as she testifies before the House Oversight Committee during a roundtable "Examining the Washington Football Team's Toxic Workplace Culture" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2022. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report

By Ben Nuckols Feb. 03, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Washington Commanders president Jason Wright speaks during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington's NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 02, 2022 08:17 AM EST

FILE - Washington Football team players run into an empty stadium prior to the start of the Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington’s NFL team said Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2. Team president Jason Wright confirmed that the name will not be Wolves or RedWolves. He cited trademark challenges for not going down that path that was popular among fans. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won't be RedWolves

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2022 09:15 AM EST

Benches for the Philadelphia Eagles are seen on the sidelines before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 11:37 AM EST

FILE - Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations at the NFL, speaks to reporters during NFL meetings in New York, Oct. 26, 2021. While recent hiring numbers for NFL coordinators are encouraging, the overall journey to diversity and inclusion for head coaches remains a struggle. Who says? Two of the most prominent proponents of the Rooney Rule: Vincent and Rod Graves. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL Coaching Pipeline: Hiring process broken for diversity

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2021 01:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2007, file photo, solemn football fans hold up towels with No. 21 in memory of slain Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor during a ceremony before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at FedExField in Landover, Md. The Washington Football Team plans to retire late safety Sean Taylor's number before its upcoming game against Kansas City. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Washington announces Taylor jersey retirement amid scandals

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

Washington Football Team fans watch drills during NFL football practice in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)
WFT president says list of names substantially narrowed down

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 2, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team helmets are on the field during an NFL football OTA at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va. Washington's NFL team will not be called the Warriors or have any other Native American imagery in the new name when it's revealed next year. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
Year since Washington change, Native sports imagery evolving

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 13, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, talks to his players during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, June 10, 2021, file photo. The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations after an independent investigation into the organization’s workplace misconduct. The team was not stripped of any draft picks as part of the league’s discipline that was announced Thursday, July 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
NFL fines Washington $10M after misconduct investigation

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 01, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo. Dan Snyder’s wife Tanya was named co-CEO of the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, giving her bigger influence in the club that is currently in the midst of an independent investigation into workplace conduct the NFL is overseeing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Tanya Snyder named co-CEO of Washington Football Team

Jun. 29, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before the start of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team's minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. An NFL spokesman confirmed Snyder's application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the finance committee and that the deal is pending approval from owners. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. The Washington Football Team will not have cheerleaders for the 2021 season as part of an organizational rebranding. Washington hired Petra Pope, who managed the "Laker Girls" and brings three decades of NBA experience as an adviser to take on the task of reinventing the group.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Washington replacing cheerleading team with coed dance team

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 03, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award during the NFL Honors ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ex-Washington employees ask NFL to release report findings

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 25, 2021 05:18 PM EST