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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026