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A new ownership era: the Washington Commanders story
Franchise era
2023—present
A new ownership era
Washington Commanders
The story in one sentence
New ownership hired a modern front office, drafted Daniels and watched his poised rookie season return Washington to the NFC Championship Game.
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Daniels accelerates the rebuild
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Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Bobby Wagner gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2023
What came before
Griffin's 2012 offense electrified the league before injury, while the franchise later changed its name and continued cycling through quarterbacks.
2025-01-12
Wild Card: Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2025-01-18
Divisional Round: Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions
2025-01-26
Conference Championship: Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core