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Meet the new 'Bachelor,' a quarterback for the Washington Commanders • Nov. 13, 2026, 10:53 AM ET (AP)
Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive • Nov. 13, 2026, 12:30 AM ET (AP)
Puka Nacua, Myles Garrett lead Rams to 20-13 win over Commanders • Nov. 8, 2026, 6:01 PM ET (AP)
Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win • Nov. 2, 2026, 1:40 AM ET (AP)
Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17 • Oct. 20, 2026, 1:05 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Washington Football Team • Washington Redskins
Awards And Honors Super Bowl (1992) • Super Bowl (1988) • Super Bowl (1983)
Date 1932 - present
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
Areas Of Involvement American football
Related People John Riggins • Joe Gibbs • Kyle Shanahan • Deion Sanders • Adrian Peterson • Sammy Baugh • Deacon Jones • Bruce Smith • Ernie Davis • George Allen

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Doug Williams, quarterback for the Washington Redskins, stands poised to throw a football during a game against the Denver Broncos, with players in action around him.
Sammy Baugh
Sonny Jurgensen
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, wearing number 7, holds a football and looks downfield during a game, with players and a referee visible in the background.
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins in uniform, holding a football and running during a game.
Jayden Daniels, wearing a Washington Commanders uniform and knit cap, smiles and celebrates on the field after an NFL game, with a towel draped over his shoulder.
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