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.

The Washington Commanders end the 2025 season with only five wins. At 5-12, they pick No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

ASHBURN, Va. -- It became known as "The Pause" among those following the Washington Commanders. In his introductory press conference nearly two years ago, Adam Peters had to pause, consider, reconsider and proceed carefully when asked about the state of the roster, one that was bereft of talent and had produced four wins the season prior.