Washington's Answer Stands As President Trump Speaks Out On 'Commanders' vs. 'Redskins' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. They have won multiple Super Bowl titles and have over the years been among the most profitable sports organizations worldwide.

The Washington Commanders decided to do away with the Redskins nickname. Big-name retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all removed Redskins merchandise from their websites the previous week,