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The Washington Football Team reveals its new name during a Feb. 2 press conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team now will be known as the Washington Commanders. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

‘Commanders’ Becomes the New Name for Washington Football Team

by Ed Hill February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

At long last and after much anticipation, the Washington Football Team finally has a new name: the Commanders.

**FILE** Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke directs the offense during a 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Oct. 10. (Abdullah Konte/ The Washington Informer)

7 WFT Coaches to Miss Tuesday’s Game Against Eagles Due to COVID Protocol

by WI Web Staff December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

**FILE** FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

EDITORIAL: WFT Among Pro Athletes Whose Teams May Suffer Because of Refusal to Vaccinate

by WI Editorial Staff December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

**FILE** FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Washington Football Team Staffer Tests Positive for Omicron Variant

by WI Web Editor December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

Washington Football Team wide receiver DeAndre Carter is tackled during a 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Oct. 10. (Abdullah Konte/ The Washington Informer)

Halfway Through a Disappointing Season

by WI Guest Author November 3, 2021December 21, 2021

Sean Taylor’s #21 Retired Amid Controversy

by WI Guest Author October 20, 2021December 21, 2021

Washington Football Team to Retire Sean Taylor’s Number

by WI Guest Author October 15, 2021December 21, 2021

Washington Football Team wide receiver DeAndre Carter is tackled during a 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Oct. 10. (Abdullah Konte/ The Washington Informer)

Rivera ‘Rebuild’ Remains a Work in Progress

by WI Guest Author October 13, 2021December 21, 2021

The battle for supremacy (Photo courtesy of the Washington Football Team)

WFT Survives Topsy-Turvy Ride in 34-30 Win

by WI Guest Author October 6, 2021December 21, 2021

Antonio Gibson runs the ball to the left against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 26. (Photo courtesy Washington Football Team)

WFT’s Season Hits a Buffa-low – Gets Crushed by Bills 43-21

by WI Guest Author September 29, 2021December 21, 2021