President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.

The Washington Commanders have been at a standstill with star WR Terry McLaurin for months. The star WR is seeking a contract extension, and and according to a trusted NFL insider, the team has made a surprising decision about McLaurin’s future in D.

President Donald Trump threatened to restrict the Washington Commanders’ plans to move back to D.C. if they don’t revert back to their former name.

A Washington Commanders helmet is seen during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 23, 2023. (Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports)

FOX 5's Chad Ricardo was sideline at the Washington Commanders OTA where they continue to find continuity. FOX 5 Washington DC Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 8, 2025

After putting up a 12-5 record last season, the Washington Commanders' over/under of only 9.5 wins suggests a downturn is coming in 2025. In terms of odds to win the Super Bowl (+1800), the ...

NEW YORK — The NFL on FOX will have a doubleheader Saturday Dec. 20 (Week 16) with a pair of intra-division NFC rivalries.Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Philadelphia ...