Debate over the name of Washington's NFL team is starting all over again
The Commanders, once the Reskins, have new owners and they didn't waste any time reigniting the controversy.
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The Commanders, once the Reskins, have new owners and they didn't waste any time reigniting the controversy.
At first glance, it may not appear that Washington or the Detroit Lions have much at stake in their matchup because their combined record is 5-11.
It has long seemed like a virtual certainty that the Redskins will take Chase Young with the second pick in the NFL draft.
Detroit Lions vs Washington Redskins
DETROIT (3-6-1) at WASHINGTON (1-9)
Tom Brady thought it was ridiculous how many opposing fans there were at the Washington Redskins' home stadium.
Washington signed Josh Johnson earlier this week after saying there was discussion about Kaepernick, but not enough time to familiarize him with the system.
The Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC East matchup for the division lead.
The team held a ceremony at their facility on Tuesday to honor the players who went 3-0 while the league was in a player's strike.
The Washington Redskins will present replacement players from 1987 with Super Bowl rings.
Many teams, including the Jets, Vikings and Broncos, have shown interest in Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins.
The Cowboys and Redskins play Sunday for sole possession of second place in the NFC East behind the Eagles.
In the aftermath of a blowout loss, Washington linebacker Will Compton found the bright side.
With his hands drenched in sweat moments after taking his boxing gloves off, Anthony Lanier worked quickly to catch his breath.
Cousins will make $23.94 million on the franchise tag in 2017 after earning $19.95 million last year.
The justices were unanimous in saying that the 71-year-old trademark law barring disparaging terms infringes free speech rights.
The agent for Matt Jones hopes Washington Redskins release the former starting running back sooner rather than later.
Former Redskins quarterback Doug Williams has been named Washington's senior vice president of player personnel.
Washington Redskins linebacker Junior Galette has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and failure to comply following a fight over the weekend in Mississippi.
Kirk Cousins' agent says the Washington Redskins' quarterback has signed his contract for the exclusive franchise tag.
According to Davis' Snapchat, it's a three-year deal. The team announced the contract early Wednesday morning.
Kirk Cousins has proven he's the Redskins' future at quarterback. So why didn't the team lock him into a longterm contract?
Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan is not attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis.
Washington Redskins offensive lineman Kory Lichtensteiger is retiring at age 31 after eight seasons in the NFL.
Kirk Cousins has a great sense of humor.
Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0.
Detroit City FC returns home for a crucial two-game homestand in the Push for the Playoffs, taking on New Mexico United on Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for a career-high 153 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 17 Michigan overcome Davis Warren's three interceptions in a 28-18 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.
A Pittsfield Township man has been charged in Friday's home invasion that resulted in the death of 81-year-old Susan Hammerton.
A 30-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of former Detroit police officer Stefon Hodo.
Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0.
Detroit City FC returns home for a crucial two-game homestand in the Push for the Playoffs, taking on New Mexico United on Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for a career-high 153 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 17 Michigan overcome Davis Warren's three interceptions in a 28-18 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.
A Pittsfield Township man has been charged in Friday's home invasion that resulted in the death of 81-year-old Susan Hammerton.
A 30-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of former Detroit police officer Stefon Hodo.
U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a shuttered factory in Belvidere, Illinois, is much bigger than that one plant.
General Motors and Hyundai have agreed to explore future partnerships to develop new vehicles together, the automakers announced Thursday.
Stellantis says $406 million is being invested into three Michigan facilities, and one of them will be its first U.S. plant to build fully electric vehicles.
Ford unveiled its limited edition Detroit Lions F-150 Hybrid that's fitting for the King of the Jungle.
Andre Franklin is the CEO of Engineered by Dre.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Clark Griswold himself is heading to Michigan this holiday season, hosting a special 35th-anniversary screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw.
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
The copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of only a handful known to exist, was found two years ago at a former plantation in Edenton, North Carolina.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
The fully accessible camp aims to offer the classic summer camp experience to each child, regardless of condition, at no cost.
The project is Henry Ford Health's most significant investment in the city and the single largest health care investment in Detroit's history.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0.
Detroit City FC returns home for a crucial two-game homestand in the Push for the Playoffs, taking on New Mexico United on Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for a career-high 153 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 17 Michigan overcome Davis Warren's three interceptions in a 28-18 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.
Gunnar Henderson tripled just past the glove of diving first baseman Spencer Torkelson with two outs in the ninth inning for Baltimore's first hit, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 1-0 win over the Orioles.
Greg Harden, a renowned University of Michigan athletics administrator and mental coach who has worked with thousands of student-athletes, including Tom Brady, Desmond Howard and Michael Phelps, has died.
Steve Kiefer has been on a mission to get distracted driving laws adopted in states across America, which he updates on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The two authors also shared advice for others considering writing a book and things they wish they'd known before they started.
Detroit put the world on wheels, and now it is leading the charge to be the Mobility Capitol.
Canada is already Michigan's largest trading partner, worth hundreds of billions each year.
Michigan GOP Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow discuss the results of the primary and how the field of candidates still standing and their prospects look as Election 2024 enters the sprint to the finish line on Nov. 5 on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters
Detroit is creating an opioid quick response team that aims to connect overdose survivors with treatment. The team is scheduled to be up and running on Monday.
The Michigan Women’s Commission and Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan partnered Saturday to teach girls about advocacy skills and leadership awareness.
A Pittsfield Township man has been charged in Friday's home invasion that resulted in the death of 81-year-old Susan Hammerton.
A 30-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of former Detroit police officer Stefon Hodo.
Greg Harden, a renowned University of Michigan athletics mental coach who has worked with thousands of student-athletes, has died. The university announced Harden's death on Friday and said he died after complications from surgery. Among the star athletes Harden has worked with include Tom Brady, Desmond Howard and Michael Phelps.