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Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who electrified Washington’s passing attack in the 1960s and early ’70s and later became the Redskins’ longtime broadcaster, has died at 91; he was traded from the Eagles in 1964, set league passing records in 1967, and after retiring in 1974 built a broadcasting career with Sam Huff and Frank Herzog before leaving the booth in 2019.
Washington Legends Brian Mitchell and London Fletcher are among the 128 Modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, recognized for their outstanding careers with significant contributions to the Washington franchise and the NFL at large.
President Trump has called for Washington's football team and Cleveland's baseball team to revert to their former names, Redskins and Indians, citing heritage and public demand, though current team owners have indicated no plans to change their names back. Both teams have undergone recent rebranding, with Cleveland now known as the Guardians and Washington as the Commanders, amid ongoing debates over cultural sensitivity and tradition.