# Are The Commanders Tiptoeing Back To The Team’s Old Name?

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Published: 2026-09-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Washington Commanders season opens on Sunday. But a lot of fans are busy talking about 2020, when the team changed its name from an ugly racial slur. Now some observers think they’re tiptoeing towards changing it back. D.C. sports podcaster Al Galdi is here to talk us through the politics of the name — and the bigger question of what it takes to re-ignite a city’s love affair with its once great franchise. (Note: This story discusses the history of the Washington Commanders and the team’s former name, which some listeners may find offensive. The former name is repeated throughout the story as part of that discussion.) Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 9th episode: District Bridges DC Department of Behavioral Health Mosaic Theater Company Washington National Opera The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Signature Theatre Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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