Washington’s new name Rob Ruthenberg February 1, 2022 1 minute read Tomorrow , the Washington Football Team will reveal its new name giving the team a new identity after 83 years as the Redskins. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two years later the Budweiser Clydesdales team will appear in paradeNext: Shooting on Hanover Avenue in NW Roanoke Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026