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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026