Commanders Wrap Training Camp, Sell Retired Name Merch, and Adjust O-Line
Washington Commanders concluded training camp in Ashburn, with a short Tuesday session ahead of a joint practice in Baltimore. The team is now selling T-shirts featuring the retired 'Redskins' name and logo, citing trademark protection requirements. The franchise also continues to address offensive line concerns as it prepares for the season.
Training camp concluded Tuesday in Ashburn with a brief session featuring limited 11-on-11 work, capping 16 total practices before Wednesday's joint workout in Baltimore. The team's evaluation of its rookie class and ongoing offensive line adjustments remain priorities as the regular season approaches.
The franchise has begun selling T-shirts honoring Art Monk, Darrell Green, and Sean Taylor that feature the retired Redskins name and logo. Team officials say trademark law requires continued commercial use to prevent the marks from expiring and falling into public domain. Meanwhile, Metro is planning a major expansion of Stadium-Armory Station to accommodate up to 38,000 transit riders for the 65,000-seat stadium slated to open in 2030, up from the station's current 14,000-per-hour capacity.
This merchandise decision could reignite tensions between the franchise and Native American communities, as the Association on American Indian Affairs has already condemned the sale. The trademark rationale may be legally sound, but it risks being perceived as a commercial revival of a name many found offensive. The stadium transit planning could affect thousands of future fans and nearby residents, shaping how the region manages large-scale events.