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Washington’s NFL team announced Monday that it will change its name, following decades of pressure to stop using a dictionary-defined racial slur.  A new name and logo will be announced at a later date after a thorough review, the team said in a statement Monday morning. “Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name...

Washington’s football team announced it will retire the name that’s lasted for 87 years. The logo too. News4’s Cory Smith got reaction from fans who have been calling for the change for years.

Harry Jaffe, a longtime chronicler of the people and politics of Washington, D.C., writes an opinion column for NBC Washington’s First Read DMV blog. Remember how Dan Snyder reacted to demands he change the name of Washington, D.C.’s pro football franchise? “NEVER.” He said in 2013, “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. Never — you can use...

Update (July 3, 2020, 3:07 p.m. ET): The team said for the first time that they would review their name. Go here for full updates. FedEx, one of the Redskins’ largest corporate sponsors, sent shockwaves through the organization Thursday evening when it formally requested that the team change its name. FedEx has the naming rights to the team’s home stadium,…

As calls for racial justice are being made across the country, people are pressuring Redskins’ owner Daniel Snyder to give the team a new name. News4’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports.

A memorial outside RFK Stadium honoring the first owner of the Washington Redskins was spraypainted Thursday night and removed Friday morning.  Like so many statues and memorials around the country being targeted for honoring racists, the words “Change the name” were scrawled in dripping red paint on the monument to George Preston Marshall.  Pressure is mounting for the team...

Outside RFK Stadium in D.C., a memorial to an NFL team owner who opposed allowing African Americans to play was vandalized Thursday and removed Friday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The mayor of Washington, D.C., has revived her push for the Washington Redskins to change their name.  The name is offensive and serves as an obstacle to getting the team to move its stadium from Maryland to D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday morning on the “Doc & Galdi” radio show on The Team 980. “I think it’s past...

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins

Both the sports world and the civil rights movement have lost an icon. Hall of Famer and former Washington Redskins football player Bobby Mitchell died Sunday. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports how he is remembered.

MVP Doug Williams talks to News4’s Leon Harris about his legacy as the first black quarterback to win the Superbowl.

The Washington Redskins have released injury-prone tight end Jordan Reed

The Washington Redskins opted to use the option year in running back Adrian Peterson’s contract for another year Wednesday, keeping Peterson on the team for the 2020 season.

The Washington Redskins released Cornerback Josh Norman from the team Friday.

Smith will oversee college and pro personnel aspects in the front office as part of his new role.

Former Washington Redskins star Clinton Portis and several other former NFL players will stand trial in March on federal charges that they launched a scheme to defraud a healthcare program for retired NFL players.  A judge scheduled the trial to begin March 9 at the federal court in Lexington, Kentucky. The trial is expected to last a week. Portis and…

The team announced early Wednesday that they were bringing on the former Carolina Panthers coach.

The Redskins have another addition to their coaching staff: Jack Del Rio was hired as the team’s defensive coordinator. “We have a lot of work to do,” Del Rio said on Twitter. “Can’t wait to get started.” The team made the announcement Thursday morning, days after naming Ron Rivera as their next coach. Most recently, Del Rio was head...