The term "Redskins" was historically used as the name of the professional American football team based in Washington, D.C. The team was established in 1932 and became part of the National Football League (NFL). The name was derived from a term that referred to Native Americans, which has been a subject of controversy and debate over the years. In 2020, the team announced it would retire the "Redskins" name and logo due to growing concerns about its racial insensitivity. Following this decision, the team temporarily rebranded as the "Washington Football Team" before eventually adopting the new name, the Washington Commanders, in 2022.