The Washington Commanders carry one of the NFL's oldest and most decorated franchise histories, now under a new name and identity following the 2022 rebrand from the Redskins. Playing at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, the franchise has cycled through eras of dominance, most notably the 'Hogs' offensive line and Joe Gibbs' championship teams of the 1980s and early '90s. Burgundy and gold remain the enduring colors of the D.C.-area fanbase, whose loyalty has spanned nearly a century of pro football. The Commanders are working to build a new championship era under the franchise's refreshed branding.
Founded by George Preston Marshall in 1932, the franchise won NFL championships in 1937 and 1942 before relocating to Washington, D.C. Its greatest era came under coach Joe Gibbs from 1982 to 1991, when the team won three Super Bowls: XVII, XXII, and XXVI, powered by the famed 'Hogs' offensive line and a string of different starting quarterbacks who each won a title. The franchise played as the Washington Redskins for decades before briefly becoming the Washington Football Team, and was rebranded the Washington Commanders in 2022.
Source: RateGame Editorial