Washington Redskins (2026)

Washington Commanders

The Washington Redskins, now known as the Washington Commanders, are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The team competes in the NFL’s NFC East division and plays its home games at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

The franchise was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves and later moved to Washington. The team retired the Redskins name in 2020 and officially became the Washington Commanders in 2022.

The franchise retired the Redskins name in 2020 and temporarily used the name Washington Football Team. On February 2, 2022, the organization officially adopted the name Washington Commanders.

As of 2026, the Commanders continue to compete in the NFC East. The team also introduced a redesigned uniform collection for the 2026 season that draws inspiration from its Super Bowl-era uniforms.

Washington Commanders Roster for 2026

The Washington Commanders entered the 2026 season with a new-look roster. The team’s initial 53-man roster includes quarterback Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, and Athan Kaliakmanis. Daniels enters his third NFL season as a key offensive player.

Quarterbacks

• Jayden Daniels
• Marcus Mariota
• Athan Kaliakmanis

Running Backs

• Rachaad White
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt
• Jeremy McNichols
• Kaytron Allen
• Jerome Ford

Wide Receivers

• Terry McLaurin
• Dyami Brown
• Chris Hilton Jr.
• Luke McCaffrey
• Treylon Burks
• Antonio Williams
• Nick Nash
• Jaylin Lane

Tight Ends

• Chig Okonkwo
• Ben Sinnott
• John Bates
• Colson Yankoff

Offensive Line

• Laremy Tunsil
• Josh Conerly Jr.
• Brandon Coleman
• Sam Cosmi
• Nick Allegretti
• Andrew Wylie
• Chris Paul

Defense

The 2026 roster also includes established defensive players and recent additions across the defensive line, linebacker, and secondary positions. The team’s 2026 draft class included linebacker Sonny Styles, wide receiver Antonio Williams, outside linebacker Joshua Josephs, running back Kaytron Allen, center Matt Gulbin, and quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.

Special Teams

Tress Way continues as the team’s punter and is also one of Washington’s 2026 team captains.

From Washington Redskins to Washington Commanders

The franchise retired the Redskins name and logo in 2020 after reviewing the team’s name and its history. The organization then used Washington Football Team as its temporary name while it developed a new identity.

On February 2, 2022, the team officially announced the Washington Commanders as its new name and brand identity. The organization retained its traditional burgundy and gold colors while beginning a new chapter under the Commanders name.

Washington Commanders in 2026

As of 2026, the Washington Commanders remain members of the NFC East. Jayden Daniels is the team’s starting quarterback, while Terry McLaurin and Tress Way are among the team’s 2026 captains. The team also entered the 2026 season with a redesigned uniform collection inspired by its Super Bowl-era identity.

The Commanders continue to build on a franchise history that dates back to 1932, including five championships and three Super Bowl victories.