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Jayden Daniels a near-unanimous choice for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year • Feb. 6, 2025, 9:11 PM ET (AP)

Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing • Feb. 3, 2025, 4:58 PM ET (AP)

Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Commanders • Jan. 27, 2025, 9:05 AM ET (AP)

Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Hurts, Barkley and the Eagles as they seek a Super Bowl three-peat • Jan. 26, 2025, 11:38 PM 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 • Kyle Shanahan • Adrian Peterson • Deion Sanders • Sammy Baugh • Deacon Jones • Bruce Smith • Ernie Davis • George Allen • Joe Gibbs

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