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History 1932-2021 (90 seasons)

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Formerly known as the Washington Redskins, the team competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the NFC East division. The team plays its home games at FedExField in Landover, Maryland; its headquarters and training facility are in Ashburn, Virginia. The team has played more than 1,000 games and is one of only five in the NFL to record over 600 total wins. It was the first NFL franchise with an official marching band and a fight song, "Hail to the Redskins". The team was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves; it changed its name to the Redskins the following year. The franchise moved to Washington, D.C., in 1937. The team won the 1937 and 1942 NFL championship games and Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII. With 14 division titles and 24 postseason appearances, they have an overall postseason record of 23–18. Their three Super Bowl wins are tied with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (six each), San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys (five each), and the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants (four each). All of Washington's championships were attained during two 10-year spans. From 1936 to 1945, the team went to the NFL Championship six times, winning two of them. The second period lasted from 1982 and 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances. But from 1946 to 1970, Washington posted just four winning seasons and never reached the postseason. They went without a single winning season from 1956 to 1968, a span that included and their worst regular-season record: 1–12–1 in 1961. Since the 1991 season, when the team last won the Super Bowl, they have won the NFC East four times, had a winning record in nine seasons, and reached the postseason in seven. Washington's former Redskins name and logo generated controversy over its history, with many criticizing the term "redskin" as racially insensitive to Native Americans. Despite years of refusal from the team to change it, pressure from several NFL and team sponsors eventually led it to be retired in 2020 as part of a wave of name changes in the wake of the George Floyd protests. The team temporarily rebranded as the Washington Football Team and will adopt a permanent name in 2022. The team is valued at about US$3.5 billion according to Forbes, making it the eight-most valuable team in the NFL and the 19th-most valuable sports franchise globally.
Formerly known as the Washington Redskins, the team competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the NFC East division. The team plays its home games at FedExField in Landover, Maryland; its headquarters and training facility are in Ashburn, Virginia. The team has played more than 1,000 games and is one of only five in the NFL to record over 600 total wins. It was the first NFL franchise with an official marching band and a fight song, "Hail to the Redskins". The team was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves; it changed its name to the Redskins the following year. The franchise moved to Washington, D.C., in 1937. The team won the 1937 and 1942 NFL championship games and Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII. With 14 division titles and 24 postseason appearances, they have an overall postseason record of 23–18. Their three Super Bowl wins are tied with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (six each), San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys (five each), and the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants (four each). All of Washington's championships were attained during two 10-year spans. From 1936 to 1945, the team went to the NFL Championship six times, winning two of them. The second period lasted from 1982 and 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances. But from 1946 to 1970, Washington posted just four winning seasons and never reached the postseason. They went without a single winning season from 1956 to 1968, a span that included and their worst regular-season record: 1–12–1 in 1961. Since the 1991 season, when the team last won the Super Bowl, they have won the NFC East four times, had a winning record in nine seasons, and reached the postseason in seven. Washington's former Redskins name and logo generated controversy over its history, with many criticizing the term "redskin" as racially insensitive to Native Americans. Despite years of refusal from the team to change it, pressure from several NFL and team sponsors eventually led it to be retired in 2020 as part of a wave of name changes in the wake of the George Floyd protests. The team temporarily rebranded as the Washington Football Team and will adopt a permanent name in 2022. The team is valued at about US$3.5 billion according to Forbes, making it the eight-most valuable team in the NFL and the 19th-most valuable sports franchise globally.

Recap

Formerly known as the Washington Redskins, the team competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the NFC East division. The team plays its home games at FedExField in Landover, Maryland; its headquarters and training facility are in Ashburn, Virginia. The team has played more than 1,000 games and is one of only five in the NFL to record over 600 total wins. It was the first NFL franchise with an official marching band and a fight song, "Hail to the Redskins".

The team was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves; it changed its name to the Redskins the following year. The franchise moved to Washington, D.C., in 1937. The team won the 1937 and 1942 NFL championship games and Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII. With 14 division titles and 24 postseason appearances, they have an overall postseason record of 23–18. Their three Super Bowl wins are tied with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (six each), San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys (five each), and the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants (four each).

All of Washington's championships were attained during two 10-year spans. From 1936 to 1945, the team went to the NFL Championship six times, winning two of them. The second period lasted from 1982 and 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances. But from 1946 to 1970, Washington posted just four winning seasons and never reached the postseason. They went without a single winning season from 1956 to 1968, a span that included and their worst regular-season record: 1–12–1 in 1961. Since the 1991 season, when the team last won the Super Bowl, they have won the NFC East four times, had a winning record in nine seasons, and reached the postseason in seven.

Washington's former Redskins name and logo generated controversy over its history, with many criticizing the term "redskin" as racially insensitive to Native Americans. Despite years of refusal from the team to change it, pressure from several NFL and team sponsors eventually led it to be retired in 2020 as part of a wave of name changes in the wake of the George Floyd protests. The team temporarily rebranded as the Washington Football Team and will adopt a permanent name in 2022. The team is valued at about US$3.5 billion according to Forbes, making it the eight-most valuable team in the NFL and the 19th-most valuable sports franchise globally.

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1952 Washington Redskins
1932-2021 (90 seasons)

Washington Football Team Team History

All-time franchise record
617-622 (.498)
5 championships in 11 appearances

Franchise History

2020-2021
Washington Football Team (NFL)
1937-2019
Washington Redskins (NFL)
1933-1936
Boston Redskins (NFL)
1932
Boston Braves (NFL)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result
1991 14-2 Won Super Bowl
1987 11-4 Won Super Bowl
1983 14-2 Lost Super Bowl
1982 8-1 Won Super Bowl
1972 11-3 Lost Super Bowl
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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result
2021 7-10 Missed Playoffs
2020 7-9 Lost Wild Card Game
2019 3-13 Missed Playoffs
2018 7-9 Missed Playoffs
2017 7-9 Missed Playoffs
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1st Round Draft Picks

Year Rd/Pick Player
2021 1 / 19 Jamin Davis LB
2020 1 / 2 Chase Young DE
2019 1 / 15 Dwayne Haskins QB
2019 1 / 26 Montez Sweat DE
2018 1 / 13 Daron Payne DT
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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager
1947-61 15 Dick McCann
1978-88 11 Bobby Beathard
1989-99 11 Charley Casserly
2000-09 8 Vinny Cerrato
1936-43 8 Jack Espey
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Team Owners

Tenure Years Owner
1999-21 23 Daniel Snyder
1997-98 2 John Kent Cooke
1974-96 23 Jack Kent Cooke
1965-73 9 Edward Bennett Williams
1963-64 2 Leo C. De Orsey
1932-62 31 George Preston Marshall
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Washington Commanders Media Guidepublication
Washington Commanders Media Guide
94 issues 1932-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.
Sammy Baugh's Historic Performance in 1937 All-Star Football Gamepublication
Sammy Baugh's Historic Performance in 1937 All-Star Football Game
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Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1938 NFL All-Star Game: Stars Defeat Redskins, Highlighting Isbell's Famepublication
1938 NFL All-Star Game: Stars Defeat Redskins, Highlighting Isbell's Fame
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/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
Cecil Isbell and Charley Malone Shine in 1938 All-Star Football Gamepublication
Cecil Isbell and Charley Malone Shine in 1938 All-Star Football Game
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/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
Pat Harder Excels in 1943 Game Against Washington Redskins, Scoring 14 Pointspublication
Pat Harder Excels in 1943 Game Against Washington Redskins, Scoring 14 Points
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Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1948 Charlie Justice Football Action North Carolina Magazine Clippublication
1948 Charlie Justice Football Action North Carolina Magazine Clip
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/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1967 Washington Redskins Key Players Overview in NFL Footballpublication
1967 Washington Redskins Key Players Overview in NFL Football
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1967 Washington Redskins Key Roster Players and Their Contributionspublication
1967 Washington Redskins Key Roster Players and Their Contributions
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1967 Washington Redskins NFL Depth Chart: Offensive and Defensive Playerspublication
1967 Washington Redskins NFL Depth Chart: Offensive and Defensive Players
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1967 Washington Redskins NFL Play Chart with Passing Strategiespublication
1967 Washington Redskins NFL Play Chart with Passing Strategies
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A. D. Whitfield's Key Run Leads Redskins to Victory in 1967 NFL Gamepublication
A. D. Whitfield's Key Run Leads Redskins to Victory in 1967 NFL Game
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1970 NFL Highlights: Sonny Jurgensen Leads Redskins to Successpublication
1970 NFL Highlights: Sonny Jurgensen Leads Redskins to Success
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