Editing Washington Commanders (section)

===Daniel Snyder era (1999–2023)===
[[File:Dan Snyder Washington Commanders Reveal (51858871386) (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|[[Daniel Snyder]], the team's owner from 1999 until 2023, is considered to be one of the worst owners in the history of professional sports.]]
On May 25, 1999, Cooke sold the Redskins to local businessman [[Daniel Snyder]] for $800 million after being unable to raise sufficient funds to keep the team.<ref name="nineties" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandomir |first=Richard |date=April 27, 1999 |title=Redskins Are Sold For $800 Million |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04E3D9153DF934A15757C0A96F958260 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904091401/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/27/sports/plus-pro-football-washington-redskins-are-sold-for-800-million.html |archive-date=September 4, 2020 |access-date=April 5, 2008 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> Snyder sold the naming rights to Jack Kent Cooke Stadium to [[FedEx]] in November 1999, becoming [[FedExField]].<ref name="nineties" />

In Snyder's first [[1999 NFL season|season]] as owner, the Redskins went {{Win-loss record|w=10|l=6}},<ref name="seasonresults" /> including a four-game winning streak early in the season,<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 Washington Redskins |url=http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/1999-was |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516030422/http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/1999-was |archive-date=May 16, 2008 |access-date=April 8, 2008 |publisher=Football @ JT-SW}}</ref> and made it to the playoffs for the first time in [[Norv Turner]]'s career (and the first time for the Redskins since [[1992 Washington Redskins season|1992]]) in the final game of the season (on January 2, 2000, against the [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|Dolphins]]). Running back [[Stephen Davis (American football)|Stephen Davis]] rushed for a then franchise record 1,405 yards and quarterback [[Brad Johnson (American football)|Brad Johnson]] completed a then franchise record 316 passes and threw for more than 4,000 yards in regular play that season.<ref name="twothousand">{{Cite web |title=The 2000s–History by the Decades |url=https://www.commanders.com/team/history/2000-by-the-decade |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Commanders.com }}</ref> They then defeated the [[Detroit Lions]] in the first round of the [[1999–2000 NFL playoffs|playoffs]], but lost to the [[1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Buccaneers]], 14–13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins - January 8th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200001080was.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 15th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200001150tam.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

The [[2000 NFL season|2000 season]] started with the selection of future [[Pro Bowl]]er [[Chris Samuels]] and the tumultuous [[LaVar Arrington]] in the [[2000 NFL draft]] and included five consecutive wins in the first half of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 Washington Redskins |url=http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2000-was |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515233631/http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2000-was |archive-date=May 15, 2008 |access-date=April 8, 2008 |publisher=Football @ JT-SW}}</ref> However, they ended up going {{Win-loss record|w=7|l=6}} with Turner being fired as head coach prior to the end of the season.<ref name="twothousand" /> [[Terry Robiskie]] was named interim coach to finish out the season,<ref name="twothousand" /> which ended with an {{Win-loss record|w=8|l=8}} record.<ref name="seasonresults" /> During the final game of the season, [[Larry Centers]] became the NFL's all-time leader in receptions by a [[running back]] with 685.<ref name="twothousand" />

On January 3, 2001, the Redskins hired former [[Cleveland Browns]] and [[Kansas City Chiefs]] head coach [[Marty Schottenheimer]] for the same role.<ref name="twothousand" /> The [[2001 Washington Redskins season|2001 season]] began with a loss to the [[2001 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], 30–3, two days before the [[September 11, 2001, attacks]]. On September 13, 2001, the Redskins announced the establishment of the Redskins Relief Fund to help families of the victims of the attack at the Pentagon. During the course of the season, the Redskins raised more than $700,000.<ref name="twothousand" /> They finished the season with an {{Win-loss record|w=8|l=8}} record<ref name="seasonresults" /> and Schottenheimer was fired after the final game. Snyder later said in a 2013 interview that he was fired due to his over-controlling nature.<ref>{{Cite news |title=DC Sports Bog |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/01/29/dan-snyder-says-he-fired-vinny-cerrato-for-letting-him-hire-jim-zorn/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007001127/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/01/29/dan-snyder-says-he-fired-vinny-cerrato-for-letting-him-hire-jim-zorn/ |archive-date=October 7, 2015}}</ref>

On January 14, 2002, Snyder hired [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] coach [[Steve Spurrier]],<ref name="twothousand" /> the Redskins' fifth head coach in 10 years. They finished with a {{Win-loss record|w=7|l=9}} record, their first losing season in four years.<ref name="seasonresults" /> A bittersweet moment during the season occurred on December 29, when [[Darrell Green]] concluded his 20th and final season as the Redskins defeated the [[2002 Dallas Cowboys season|Cowboys]] 20–14 at FedExField. During his 20 seasons, he set an NFL record for consecutive seasons with at least one interception (19) and a Redskins team record for regular-season games played (295) and started (258).<ref name="twothousand" /> The Redskins finished the [[2003 Washington Redskins season|2003 season]] with a {{Win-loss record|w=5|l=11}} record, their worst since [[1994 Washington Redskins season|1994]].<ref name="seasonresults" /> After two mediocre years, Spurrier resigned after the 2003 season with three years left on his contract.<ref name="i844">{{cite web | last=White | first=Joseph | title=Amid confusion, Spurrier resigns as Redskins coach | website=Gainesville Sun | date=December 30, 2003 | url=https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2003/12/30/amid-confusion-spurrier-resigns-as-redskins-coach/31654345007/ | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>

For the [[2004 Washington Redskins season|2004 season]], Snyder hired former coach [[Joe Gibbs]] to return as head coach and team president.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2004 |title=Gibbs' deal more lucrative than Spurrier's |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1702079 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613211933/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1702079 |archive-date=June 13, 2006 |access-date=December 27, 2007 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Gibbs' return to the franchise did not pay instant dividends as the Redskins finished the 2004 season with a record of {{Win-loss record|w=6|l=10}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2004.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Despite an impressive defense, the team struggled offensively. Quarterback [[Mark Brunell]]—an off-season acquisition from the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]—struggled in his first season, and was replaced midway through the season by backup [[Patrick Ramsey]]. On the other hand, some of Gibbs' other new signings, such as cornerback [[Shawn Springs]] and [[linebacker]] [[Marcus Washington]], did very well. The Redskins also selected [[Sean Taylor]] during the first draft in Gibbs' return.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Washington Redskins Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2004_draft.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

The [[2005 Washington Redskins season|2005 season]] started with three wins,<ref name="twothousandfive">{{Cite web |title=2005 Washington Redskins |url=http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2005-was |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516030736/http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2005-was |archive-date=May 16, 2008 |access-date=April 8, 2008 |work=Football @ JT-SW}}</ref> including a win on September 19 against the [[2005 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. Dallas led 13–0 with less than four minutes left when Brunell threw a {{convert|39|yd|adj=on}} touchdown pass to Moss on a fourth-down play. Then, with 2:44 left, Brunell connected with Moss again on a {{convert|70|yd|adj=on}} touchdown pass and [[Nick Novak]] kicked the game-winning extra point. It was the Redskins' first victory at [[Texas Stadium]] since [[1995 Washington Redskins season|1995]].<ref name="twothousand" /> They then fell into a slump, losing six of the next eight games which included three straight losses in November,<ref name="twothousandfive" /> and their playoff chances looked bleak. On December 18, 2005, the Redskins beat Cowboys, 35–7, which marked the first time since 1995 that the Redskins swept the season series with Dallas.<ref name="twothousand" /> The Redskins clinched their first playoff berth since [[1999 Washington Redskins season|1999]].<ref name="twothousand" /> The game also culminated impressive season performances by individuals. Portis set a team mark for most rushing yards in a single season with {{convert|1516|yd}}, and Moss set a team record for most receiving yards in a single season with {{convert|1483|yd}}, breaking [[Bobby Mitchell]]'s previous record set in [[1963 Washington Redskins season|1963]].<ref name="twothousand" /> Also, [[Chris Cooley]]'s 71 receptions broke [[Jerry Smith (tight end)|Jerry Smith]]'s season record for a Redskins tight end. In the first round of the [[2005–06 NFL playoffs|playoffs]], the Redskins met the [[2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Buccaneers]].<ref name="twothousand" /> The Redskins won 17–10,<ref name="playoffs" /> after taking an early 14–0 lead, which they thought they lost until replay showed that a touchdown, which would have tied the game, was an incomplete pass. In that game, the Redskins broke the record for fewest offensive yards (120) gained in a playoff victory, with one of their two touchdowns being from a defensive run after a fumble recovery. The following weekend, they played the [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|Seahawks]], who defeated the Redskins 20–10,<ref name="playoffs" /><ref name="twothousand" /> ending their hopes of reaching their first NFC Championship Game since [[1991–92 NFL playoffs#NFC: Washington Redskins 41, Detroit Lions 10|1991]].<ref name="playoffs" />

The first major move of the 2006 off-season was the hiring of [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' offensive coordinator [[Al Saunders]] as [[offensive coordinator]]. Gibbs also added former [[Buffalo Bills]] defensive coordinator [[Jerry Gray]] to his staff as secondary/cornerbacks coach and lost quarterbacks coach [[Bill Musgrave]] to the [[Atlanta Falcons|Falcons]]. The Redskins also picked up future starters [[Rocky McIntosh]], [[Anthony Montgomery (American football)|Anthony Montgomery]], [[Reed Doughty]], and [[Kedric Golston]] in the [[2006 NFL draft]]. After winning only three of the first nine games,<ref name="twothousandsix">{{Cite web |title=2006 Washington Redskins |url=http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2006-was |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080127121235/http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/2006-was |archive-date=January 27, 2008 |access-date=April 8, 2008 |work=Football @ JT-SW}}</ref> Gibbs benched quarterback Brunell for former first-round draft pick [[Jason Campbell]]. After losing his first game as a starter to [[2006 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay]], Campbell got his first NFL victory against the [[2006 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], bringing the Redskins out of a three-game losing streak.<ref name="twothousandsix" /> The highlight of the season happened on November 5, and concluded with one of the most exciting endings in the history of the [[Cowboys–Redskins rivalry]]. Tied 19–19, [[Troy Vincent]] blocked a last-second field goal attempt by [[2006 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas]] that would have given them the win. Sean Taylor picked up the ball and ran {{convert|30|yd}}, breaking tackles along the way. It was thought that the game would then go in overtime, however because of a defensive {{convert|15|yd|adj=on}} face mask penalty, the Redskins would get an untimed down. Novak kicked a {{convert|47|yd|adj=on}} field goal, giving Washington a 22–19 victory.<ref name="twothousand" /> However, the Redskins finished the year with a {{Win-loss record|w=5|l=11}} record, which resulted in them being last in the [[NFC East]]. This marked the second losing season of Joe Gibbs' second term as head coach with the Redskins, compared to the one losing season he had in his first 12-year tenure as head coach.
[[File:Sean Taylor.jpg|thumb|[[Sean Taylor]], the team's first-round draft choice in 2004, died after being shot by home invaders in 2007. His jersey number 21 was later retired by the team.]]
The Redskins began the [[2007 Washington Redskins season|2007 season]] by "winning ugly" starting the season off 2–0. The Redskins kept winning and losing close games, the only exception to this a 34–3 rout of the [[2007 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]]. The Redskins continued to win ugly and lose ugly to be 5–3 at the halfway mark. However, the Redskins would begin to collapse. The team lost their next three games to fall to 5–6. On Monday, November 26, Redskins safety Sean Taylor was shot by home intruders early in the morning in his Miami home. The next morning, Taylor died from severe blood loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Bell |first1=Jarrett |last2=Wood |first2=Skip |last3=Mihoces |first3=Gary |last4=Leinwand |first4=Donna |date=November 28, 2007 |title=Death of Redskins' Sean Taylor stuns team, NFL |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2007-11-27-taylor-death_N.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223080348/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2007-11-27-taylor-death_N.htm |archive-date=December 23, 2009 |access-date=May 27, 2010 |work=USA Today}}</ref> However, the Redskins rebounded to finish 9–7 and clinch the final [[2007–08 NFL playoffs|playoff]] spot in the NFC. Washington trailed 13–0 entering the 4th quarter to the [[2007 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in the wild-card round, but rallied to take a 14–13 lead, but Redskins kicker [[Shaun Suisham]] missed a field goal later in the game, and the Seahawks scored on the next drive and converted the [[two-point conversion]]. To close the game, Todd Collins threw two interceptions, each returned for a touchdown, and the Redskins fell 35–14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks - January 5th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200801050sea.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

After Joe Gibbs announced his retirement following the 2007 season, [[Jim Zorn]] was hired as head coach and brought in a [[West Coast Offense]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2008 |title=Gibbs retires as coach, president of Redskins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3186165 |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2008 |title=Skins introduce hopeful Zorn as head coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3238678 |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> The [[2008 Washington Redskins season|2008 season]] started well, as the Redskins started the season 6–2. Furthermore, Redskins RB [[Clinton Portis]] led the NFL in rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Rushing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/rushing.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> However, things turned for the worse in early November, when they were routed 23–6 by the [[2008 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] and Portis' injuries finally caught up to him. The Redskins continued to struggle, falling all the way to 7–7, with their only win during that six-week period being a 3-point victory of the then-2–8 [[2008 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. The Redskins managed to upset the [[2008 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 16, but were eliminated from playoff contention. The team's fortunes continued to slide in [[2009 Washington Redskins season|2009]], as they finished {{Win-loss record|w=4|l=12}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2009.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Zorn was fired and replaced by [[Mike Shanahan]] after the season.<ref name="z496">{{cite web | last=Battista | first=Judy | title=Redskins Meet With Shanahan After Firing Zorn | website=The New York Times | date=January 5, 2010 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/sports/football/05nfl.html | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="m554">{{cite web | last=Schefter | first=Adam | title=Shanahan signs 5-year contract with Redskins | website=ESPN.com | date=January 6, 2010 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4799532 | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>

On April 4, the Redskins acquired quarterback [[Donovan McNabb]] in a trade from the rival [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2010 |title=Eagles trade McNabb to Redskins for picks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5055346 |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> However, the Redskins struggled to a {{Win-loss record|w=6|l=10}} finish, once again 4th place in the division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2010.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The McNabb era came to an abrupt end when he was traded to Minnesota in August 2011.<ref name="b045">{{cite web | title=Vikings deal for McNabb | website=The Augusta Chronicle | date=July 28, 2011 | url=https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/sports/nfl/2011/07/28/vikings-deal-mcnabb/14531689007/ | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> After cutting the injury-rattled Clinton Portis, the Redskins had no important offensive players left except for Santana Moss. Mike Shanahan surprised most observers by his decision to name [[John Beck (gridiron football)|John Beck]], an obscure free-agent quarterback, as the starter.<ref name="s671">{{cite web | last=Shiferaw | first=Daniel | title=Mike Shanahan Talks About His Decision To Name John Beck Washington Redskins Starting Quarterback | website=SB Nation DC | date=October 19, 2011 | url=https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/10/19/2501322/washington-redskins-mike-shanahan-john-beck-named-starter | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> However, Shanahan suddenly reversed direction by naming veteran backup [[Rex Grossman]] to the starting position.<ref name="q303">{{cite web | title=Shanahan confirms Grossman is Redskins' starter | website=NBC Sports | date=September 5, 2011 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/shanahan-confirms-grossman-is-redskins-starter | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> In Week 1, Grossman threw for 305 yards and two touchdown passes as the Redskins crushed the Giants 28–14, ending a six-game losing streak against that team. The Washington Redskins started the season 2–0, but then struggled to a {{Win-loss record|w=5|l=11}} finish, however, they managed to win both meetings over the eventual [[Super Bowl XLVI|Super Bowl]] champion [[2011 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2011.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:RG3 2014.jpg|thumb|left|Quarterback [[Robert Griffin III]], the team's first-round draft choice in 2012, was named [[Offensive Rookie of the Year]] after leading the team to their first division title since 1999.]]
In [[2012 Washington Redskins season|2012]], the Redskins traded several high draft picks to the [[St. Louis Rams]] in order to take Baylor quarterback [[Robert Griffin III]] second overall in the [[2012 NFL draft]].<ref name="z551">{{cite web | last=Schefter | first=Adam | title=Redskins acquire No. 2 pick from Rams | website=ESPN.com | date=March 10, 2012 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7668243/washington-redskins-acquire-no-2-overall-pick-st-louis-rams | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="o642">{{cite magazine | last=Nieves | first=Alex | title=A look back at the infamous RGIII trade | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=January 11, 2016 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/01/11/washington-redskins-st-louis-rams-robert-griffin-trade-players | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> Although the need for a franchise quarterback was obvious, many journalists had doubts about the value of giving up a lot for a single player. In the opening game of the season, Griffin threw for 320 yards and two touchdown passes in a 40–32 victory over the [[2012 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] to give the team its highest-scoring game since 2005. The Redskins struggled to a 3–6 start, but in Week 11, the Redskins would host the struggling Philadelphia Eagles. Griffin would have one of the best games of his career to date, as the Redskins won 31–6 with long touchdowns to Santana Moss and Aldrick Robinson. The Redskins would win their next 6 games after that, including the crucial final game of the season against the Cowboys, which would clinch the division for and send the Redskins to the playoffs. The Redskins hosted the [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in the Wild Card round but lost 24–14.<ref name="j564">{{cite web | title=Seahawks come back from 14-0 deficit to beat Redskins; RG3 hurt | website=NFL.com | date=January 6, 2013 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-come-back-from-14-0-deficit-to-beat-redskins-rg3-hurt-0ap1000000123322 | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>

Hopes were high for a repeat division title in [[2013 Washington Redskins season|2013]]. However, these hopes were in vain, as poor play and controversy stirred during the entire year, leading to a {{Win-loss record|w=3|l=13}} record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2013.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Even though most players had a down year compared to 2012, [[Pierre Garçon]] had his greatest season statistically yet. Garcon broke [[Art Monk]]'s 29-year-old franchise record for catches in a single season. Garcon had 113 catches total, which broke Monk's 106 catches in [[1984 Washington Redskins season|1984]] by seven.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maske |first=Mark |date=December 22, 2013 |title=Pierre Garçon breaks Art Monk's Redskins record for catches in a season |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/12/22/pierre-garcon-breaks-art-monks-redskins-record-for-catches-in-a-season/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229134644/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/12/22/pierre-garcon-breaks-art-monks-redskins-record-for-catches-in-a-season/ |archive-date=December 29, 2013}}</ref> The Redskins fired Shanahan and most of his staff after the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelissero |first=Tom |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Reskins Fire Coach Mike Shanahan |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/redskins/2013/12/30/mike-shanahan-fired-washington/4248213/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231033412/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/redskins/2013/12/30/mike-shanahan-fired-washington/4248213/ |archive-date=December 31, 2013 |access-date=December 30, 2013 |work=USA Today}}</ref>

On January 9, [[2014 Washington Redskins season|2014]], the Redskins hired [[Jay Gruden]] as their head coach. Gruden became the eighth head coach of the team since Daniel Snyder purchased the franchise in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maske |first=Mark |date=January 9, 2014 |title=Jay Gruden hired as Redskins coach |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jay-gruden-hired-as-redskins-coach/2014/01/09/084fab48-7938-11e3-8963-b4b654bcc9b2_story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518125942/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jay-gruden-hired-as-redskins-coach/2014/01/09/084fab48-7938-11e3-8963-b4b654bcc9b2_story.html |archive-date=May 18, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2017 |newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref> The Redskins struggled throughout the season, having three different quarterbacks start games, amounting to a {{Win-loss record|w=4|l=12}} record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2014.htm |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Jim Haslett]] was fired at the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=December 31, 2014 |title=Jim Haslett out as Redskins defensive coordinator |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jim-haslett-out-as-redskins-defensive-coordinator/2014/12/31/bed7d63e-9119-11e4-a412-4b735edc7175_story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105112850/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jim-haslett-out-as-redskins-defensive-coordinator/2014/12/31/bed7d63e-9119-11e4-a412-4b735edc7175_story.html |archive-date=January 5, 2015 |access-date=January 7, 2015 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref>

In [[2015 Washington Redskins season|2015]], the Redskins hired [[Scot McCloughan]] to be their general manager, with [[Bruce Allen (American football)|Bruce Allen]] serving as team president.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=January 7, 2015 |title=Washington Redskins make Scot McCloughan GM |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/washington-redskins-make-scot-mccloughan-gm-0ap3000000454845 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108002100/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000454845/article/washington-redskins-make-scot-mccloughan-gm |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In October 2015, the Redskins had their largest comeback win in franchise history, coming back to win against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] 31–30 after being down 0–24 in the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Clarke |first=Liz |date=October 25, 2015 |title=Kirk Cousins powers Redskins' rally from down 24 to beat Bucs, 31–30 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/kirk-cousins-powers-redskins-rally-from-down-24-to-beat-bucs-31-30/2015/10/25/c5861408-7b53-11e5-b575-d8dcfedb4ea1_story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026205732/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/kirk-cousins-powers-redskins-rally-from-down-24-to-beat-bucs-31-30/2015/10/25/c5861408-7b53-11e5-b575-d8dcfedb4ea1_story.html |archive-date=October 26, 2015 |access-date=October 25, 2015 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> The Redskins clinched the NFC East division title on December 26, when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, 38–24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ortega |first=Mark |date=December 26, 2015 |title=Redskins clinch NFC East with banner win over Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-clinch-nfc-east-with-banner-win-over-eagles-0ap3000000609396 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227070828/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000609396/article/redskins-clinch-nfc-east-with-win-over-eagles |archive-date=December 27, 2015 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The division title was their third since Snyder took over ownership of the team, and was the first since the [[1999 Washington Redskins season|1999 season]] to be clinched before Week 17. The Redskins hosted the [[Green Bay Packers]] in the Wild Card round on January 10, 2016, but lost 35–18, ending their 2015 season.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McMillan |first=Keith |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Packers at Redskins game day: Green Bay ends Washington's season, 35–18 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/01/09/packers-at-redskins-game-day-thread/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110094711/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/01/09/packers-at-redskins-game-day-thread/ |archive-date=January 10, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2016 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> [[Kirk Cousins]], who took over as starting quarterback in the preseason, finished the season with career highs in touchdowns (29), yards (4,166), and completion percentage (69.8%). His completion percentage led the league, while his 29 touchdowns tied him for second on the franchise single-season list.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kirk Cousins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]] |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CousKi00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404184306/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CousKi00.htm |archive-date=April 4, 2018 |access-date=August 10, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

The team's offense in [[2016 Washington Redskins season|2016]] set several franchise records, including having over 6,000 total net yards, which was only the third time in franchise history the team had accomplished that.<ref name="2016 offensive records">{{Cite web |last=Lewis Jr. |first=Lake |date=January 3, 2017 |title=2016 Redskins offense rewrote franchise record books |url=http://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2017/01/03/2016-redskins-offense-rewrote-franchise-record-books/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106102653/http://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2017/01/03/2016-redskins-offense-rewrote-franchise-record-books/ |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2017 |website=USA Today}}</ref> Quarterback Kirk Cousins also set single-season team records in attempts, completions, and passing yards, breaking many of his records he had previously set in 2015.<ref name="2016 offensive records" /> [[DeSean Jackson]], Pierre Garçon, [[Jamison Crowder]], [[Robert Kelley (American football)|Robert Kelley]], [[Chris Thompson (running back)|Chris Thompson]], [[Jordan Reed]], [[Vernon Davis]], and [[Matt Jones (running back)|Matt Jones]] all finished the season with at least 500 yards from scrimmage, tying the [[2011 New Orleans Saints]] for the most in a single season in NFL history.<ref name="2016 offensive records" /> Despite the numerous records set, the Redskins missed the playoffs, losing 19–10 in a "win and in" situation against the New York Giants in the final week of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Lorenzo |date=January 1, 2017 |title=Giants knock Redskins out of playoff contention |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/01/01/washington-redskins-new-york-nfc-east-playoffs/96070204/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518061351/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/01/01/washington-redskins-new-york-nfc-east-playoffs/96070204/ |archive-date=May 18, 2018 |access-date=January 6, 2017 |website=USA Today}}</ref> However, the Redskins still finished the season with a record of {{Win-loss record|w=8|l=7|t=1}}, giving the team their first consecutive winning seasons in nearly 20 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2017 |title=First back-to-back winning record for Redskins since 1997 |url=http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/first-back-back-winning-record-redskins-1997 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106114718/http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/first-back-back-winning-record-redskins-1997 |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2017 |website=CSN Mid-Atlantic}}</ref> In contrast with the record setting offense, the team's defense had a poor season, finishing 29 out of 32 teams in total defense, which led to the firing of [[defensive coordinator]] [[Joe Barry]], as well as three of his assistants.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Ryan |title=Redskins fire four coaches, including defensive coordinator Joe Barry |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/redskins-fire-four-coaches-including-defensive-coordinator-joe-barry/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106105303/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/redskins-fire-four-coaches-including-defensive-coordinator-joe-barry/ |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2017 |work=CBS Sports|date=January 5, 2017 }}</ref> In [[2017 Washington Redskins season|2017]], Cousins had his third straight season with 4,000 passing yards while once again playing under the franchise tag.<ref name="v385">{{cite web | last=Keim | first=John | title=Cousins to play on tag; called 'Kurt' by Allen | website=ESPN.com | date=July 17, 2017 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20089114/kirk-cousins-washington-redskins-become-first-qb-repeat-franchise-tag-player | access-date=August 10, 2024}}</ref> For the second straight season, the Redskins missed the playoffs, finishing 7–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2017.htm |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

During the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|2018]] offseason, the Redskins traded for quarterback [[Alex Smith]] to replace Kirk Cousins as he left for the Minnesota Vikings in free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=January 30, 2018 |title=Kansas City Chiefs trading QB Alex Smith to Redskins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/kansas-city-chiefs-trading-qb-alex-smith-to-redskins-0ap3000000912606 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019014835/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000912606/article/kansas-city-chiefs-trading-qb-alex-smith-to-redskins |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref> Despite early success starting the season 6–3, their best start since [[2008 Washington Redskins season|2008]], the team finished the season {{Win-loss record|w=1|l=6}} due to injuries. In a game against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2018, Smith suffered a [[compound fracture|compound]] and [[spiral fracture]] to his [[tibia]] and [[fibula]] in his right leg when he was sacked by [[Kareem Jackson]] and [[J. J. Watt]] which forced him to miss the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nathan |first=Alec |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Alex Smith to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery After Suffering Gruesome Leg Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2673518-alex-smith-carted-off-vs-texans-after-suffering-gruesome-ankle-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019014835/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2673518-alex-smith-carted-off-vs-texans-after-suffering-gruesome-ankle-injury |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> This led to [[Colt McCoy]], [[Mark Sanchez]], and [[Josh Johnson (quarterback)|Josh Johnson]] starting games in the second half of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2018.htm |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team finished at {{Win-loss record|w=7|l=9}} and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year, with a league-high 25 players on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=El-Bashir |first=Tarik |date=December 8, 2018 |title='I've never seen anything like this', the frustrating injury situation in Washington |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/702157/2018/12/08/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-the-frustrating-injury-situation-in-washington/ |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Due to Smith's injury, the Redskins acquired [[Case Keenum]] from the [[Denver Broncos]] in the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|2019]] offseason, and drafted [[Dwayne Haskins]] from [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] in the [[2019 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=March 7, 2019 |title=Broncos trade QB Case Keenum to Redskins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trade-qb-case-keenum-to-redskins-0ap3000001021456 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418161520/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001021456/article/broncos-trade-qb-case-keenum-to-redskins |archive-date=April 18, 2020 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Homler |first=Ryan |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Redskins draft QB Dwayne Haskins with No. 15 pick in 2019 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/redskins-draft-qb-dwayne-haskins-no-15-pick-2019-nfl-draft |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200211141115/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/redskins-draft-qb-dwayne-haskins-no-15-pick-2019-nfl-draft |archive-date=February 11, 2020 |access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref> With a league worst 0–5 start to the season, tying with the [[2019 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]], and their worst start since [[2001 Washington Redskins season|2001]], the Redskins fired Gruden on October 7, 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 7, 2019 |title=Redskins fire head coach Jay Gruden after 0–5 start |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-fire-head-coach-jay-gruden-after-0-5-start-0ap3000001063290 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014084224/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001063290/article/redskins-fire-head-coach-jay-gruden-after-05-start |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> with offensive line coach [[Bill Callahan (American football coach)|Bill Callahan]] serving as the interim head coach for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stackpole |first=Kyle |date=October 7, 2019 |title=Redskins Name Bill Callahan Interim Head Coach |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/redskins-name-bill-callahan-head-coach |url-status=dead |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=Commanders.com |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007190139/https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-name-bill-callahan-head-coach }}</ref> Gruden finished as the longest-tenured head coach in the Snyder era with six seasons, a 35–49–1 regular season record and one playoff appearance. The Redskins finished the season at {{Win-loss record|w=3|l=13}}, with victories over the [[2019 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] and [[2019 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2019.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The record matched their worst since [[2013 Washington Redskins season|2013]] and was the second worst of any team that season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/index.htm |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== Rebranding and workplace culture investigations (2020–2023) ====
[[File:WAS at PHI Jan 2021 D50 3946 (50805449137) (cropped).jpg|thumb|After recovering from a leg fracture sustained in 2018 and subseqent life-threatening infections, quarterback [[Alex Smith]] helped lead the team to a NFC East division title in 2020 and earned the [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] award.]]

The team underwent several changes in [[2020 Washington Football Team season|2020]], including retiring the Redskins name and logo and hiring former [[Carolina Panthers]] head coach [[Ron Rivera]] in the same role, as well as naming [[Jason Wright]] as team president, the first black person named to that position in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 1, 2020 |title=Redskins officially hire Ron Rivera; Jack Del Rio for DC |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-officially-hire-ron-rivera-jack-del-rio-for-dc-0ap3000001093769 |url-status=live |access-date=September 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719100448/https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-officially-hire-ron-rivera-jack-del-rio-for-dc-0ap3000001093769 |archive-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Keim |first=John |date=January 1, 2020 |title=Redskins officially name Ron Rivera coach, make Jack Del Rio DC |work=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28403414/redskins-officially-name-ron-rivera-coach-make-jack-del-rio-dc |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101160157/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28403414/redskins-officially-name-ron-rivera-coach-make-jack-del-rio-dc |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=August 17, 2020 |title=Washington Football Team Appoints Jason Wright as President |work=Commanders.com |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-football-team-appoints-jason-wright-as-president |url-status=dead |access-date=February 2, 2022 |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818182638/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-football-team-appoints-jason-wright-as-president }}</ref> Some notable members of Rivera's staff include former [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] and [[Oakland Raiders]] head coach [[Jack Del Rio]] as defensive coordinator and [[Scott Turner (American football coach)|Scott Turner]], the son of former Redskins head coach [[Norv Turner]], as offensive coordinator.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Redskins hiring Scott Turner as offensive coordinator |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-hiring-scott-turner-as-offensive-coordinator-0ap3000001095142 |url-status=live |access-date=September 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006220632/https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-hiring-scott-turner-as-offensive-coordinator-0ap3000001095142 |archive-date=October 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Redskins give OC job to Scott Turner, son of team's ex-coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28441173/source-redskins-give-oc-job-scott-turner-son-team-ex-coach |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113234859/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28441173/source-redskins-give-oc-job-scott-turner-son-team-ex-coach |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=January 8, 2020 |work=ESPN}}</ref>

Under Rivera and Del Rio, the team switched their defensive scheme from a [[3–4 defense]], which the team had used under both Shanahan and Gruden's tenure, to a [[4–3 defense]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Carpenter |first=Les |date=January 1, 2020 |title=Jack Del Rio to become Redskins defensive coordinator, will switch to a 4–3 scheme |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/01/jack-del-rio-defensive-coordinator-redskins-ron-rivera/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101185335/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/01/jack-del-rio-defensive-coordinator-redskins-ron-rivera/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020 |access-date=January 1, 2020 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> Due to their {{Win-loss record|w=3|l=13}} record the previous season, the team held the second overall pick in the [[2020 NFL draft]] and selected [[Chase Young]], who would go on to be named [[Defensive Rookie of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=April 23, 2020 |title=Redskins draft Buckeyes DE Chase Young with No. 2 pick in NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29089884/redskins-draft-buckeyes-de-chase-young-no-2-pick |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424031130/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29089884/redskins-draft-buckeyes-de-chase-young-no-2-pick |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |access-date=April 24, 2020 |work=ESPN}}</ref> [[Dwayne Haskins]], the team's first-round draft pick from 2019, was released prior to the season's end due to ineffective play and not meeting the team's standards off the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=December 28, 2020 |title=Washington Football Team releases QB Dwayne Haskins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30613088/washington-football-team-releases-qb-dwayne-haskins-sources-say |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101230332/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30613088/washington-football-team-releases-qb-dwayne-haskins-sources-say |archive-date=January 1, 2021 |access-date=December 28, 2020 |work=ESPN}}</ref> Despite that, Washington would eventually win the division for the first time since 2015 at 7–9, becoming only the third team in NFL history to win a division with a losing record in a non-strike year after the [[2010 Seattle Seahawks]] and [[2014 Carolina Panthers]], the latter of which Rivera also coached.<ref name="y223">{{cite web | last=Finlay | first=JP | title=The Redskins Are Gone, But the Team Is Here and the Future Is Bright | website=NBC4 Washington | date=January 3, 2021 | url=https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nbcsports/the-redskins-are-gone-but-the-team-is-here-and-the-future-is-bright/2527978/ | access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>

In July 2021, a year-long independent investigation led by lawyer [[Beth Wilkinson]] into the team's [[workplace culture]] under owner [[Daniel Snyder]] was concluded.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Keim |first=John |date=July 17, 2020 |title=Who is Beth Wilkinson? Lawyer leading Washington NFL team's investigation has high-profile history. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/17/beth-wilkinson-washington-nfl-investigation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128195106/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/17/beth-wilkinson-washington-nfl-investigation/ |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |access-date=September 1, 2020 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref><ref name="WilkinsonReport">{{Cite news |last1=Hobson |first1=Will |last2=Clarke |first2=Liz |last3=Reinhard |first3=Beth |last4=Maske |first4=Mark |date=July 1, 2021 |title=NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million; Tanya Snyder to run operations for now |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/01/daniel-snyder-nfl-fine-sexual-harassment-investigation/ |access-date=July 2, 2021 |archive-date=July 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706220126/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/01/daniel-snyder-nfl-fine-sexual-harassment-investigation/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It found that several incidents of [[sexual harassment]], bullying, and intimidation were commonplace throughout the organization under his ownership.<ref name="WilkinsonReport" /> The NFL fined the team $10&nbsp;million in response, with Snyder also voluntarily stepping down from running the team's day-to-day operations, giving those responsibilities to his wife and team CEO [[Tanya Snyder|Tanya]].<ref name="WilkinsonReport" /> A [[U.S. House Oversight Committee]] report later corroborated the claims and accused him of withholding [[security deposit|security deposits]] from season ticket holders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2022 |title=Commanders owner Daniel Snyder testifies before congressional committee |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-owner-daniel-snyder-testifies-before-congressional-committee |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729002136/https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-owner-daniel-snyder-testifies-before-congressional-committee |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |access-date=July 28, 2022 |website=NFL.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Clarke |first1=Liz |last2=Kane |first2=Paul |last3=Maske |first3=Mark |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Congress investigating allegations of financial impropriety by Commanders |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/31/washington-football-house-oversight-investigation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403021947/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/31/washington-football-house-oversight-investigation/ |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2022 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref>

The [[2021 Washington Football Team season|2021 season]] saw the hiring of [[Martin Mayhew]] as general manager and [[Marty Hurney]] as another high-ranking executive.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jhabvala |first=Nicki |date=January 22, 2021 |title=Washington overhauls front office, naming Martin Mayhew as GM, Marty Hurney as executive VP |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/01/21/washington-football-team-martin-mayhew/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122160122/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/01/21/washington-football-team-martin-mayhew/ |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> With the hiring of Mayhew, Washington became the first team in NFL history to concurrently have a minority general manager, head coach, and president.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DePrisco |first=Mike |title=Black History Month: For Jason Wright, activism runs deep |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/football-team/black-history-month-washington-president-jason-wright-activism-runs-deep |access-date=February 17, 2021 |work=NBC Sports |date=February 17, 2021 |archive-date=July 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711165139/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/football-team/black-history-month-washington-president-jason-wright-activism-runs-deep |url-status=live }}</ref> Backup quarterback [[Taylor Heinicke]] would start the majority of the season after [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] was injured in the opening game. The team missed the playoffs with a {{Win-loss record|w=7|l=10}} record. The Football Team rebranded as the Commanders in [[2022 Washington Commanders season|2022]] with new logos and uniforms.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cadeaux |first1=Ethan |title=Revamped 'Fight for Our Commanders' Fight Song Unveiled at Preseason Opener |url=https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nbcsports/revamped-fight-for-our-commanders-fight-song-unveiled-at-preseason-opener/3132614/ |work=NBC Washington |date=August 13, 2022 |access-date=August 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Michael |title=Latest filing with NFL shows Commanders making strides in reforming workplace |url=https://richmond.com/sports/professional/latest-filing-with-nfl-shows-commanders-making-strides-in-reforming-workplace/article_69d81931-e415-5b23-be7e-35c9a75d9dec.html |work=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]] |date=August 7, 2022 |access-date=August 13, 2022}}</ref> The team traded for Colts quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] in the offseason, with them finishing {{Win-loss record|w=8|l=8|t=1}} and becoming the first team since 2008 to finish last in the division with a non-losing record.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Commanders acquire Carson Wentz |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-acquire-carson-wentz |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=Commanders.com |archive-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316203423/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-acquire-carson-wentz |url-status=dead }}</ref> Wentz, who was benched for Henicke during the season, would be released with Heinicke not being retained.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=February 28, 2023 |title=Commanders release Carson Wentz: Top landing spots include Panthers, Bucs for veteran signal-caller |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-release-carson-wentz-top-landing-spots-include-panthers-bucs-for-veteran-signal-caller/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413225400/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-release-carson-wentz-top-landing-spots-include-panthers-bucs-for-veteran-signal-caller/ |archive-date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=April 13, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> The season would also be the final one under Snyder's ownership.