Ron Rivera: Last News

NFL debut on Sunday, just weeks after he was shot twice in Washington.Robinson Jr was shot in the glute and in the knee when two teenagers attempted to rob him, in a harrowing moment for the third-round draft pick. The Washington Commanders picked up the young running-back ahead of this season, but he's been forced to miss six weeks of action.However, he is finally set to make his NFL bow, and the Commanders have their back-up to Antonio Gibson after a four-game wait.

Sad news for football fans…

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died. He was 24.

On  Wednesday, head coach Ron Rivera said he thought of leaders when he initially heard the new name.«In today's world, we seem to have a lack of true leadership, and we need people to step forward and lead this country and really help to take us in the right direction,» Rivera said. «I think it's greater than just the name of a football team as much as it's really just something that we have to look and say, you know, it's an opportunity for us to take charge, take command and go forward.»The team officially made the announcement on the  show, and tweeted it out.One legacy.

Tom Brady is “hot” though insists his side will show up on Saturday. The two meet in the wildcard round of the NFL playoffs with Washington into the post-season by winning the NFC East.

After weeks of controversy, Dwayne Haskins has been cut from the Washington Football Team.

The Washington, D.C., NFL team on Monday said it will change its name after renewed cries over its highly-controversial brand. The team at at later date will reveal a new name and logo, but the name activists have pushed back against for decades is gone.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAfter mounting pressure from sponsors, investors and activists, the Washington Redskins have formally abandoned their team nickname and logo.“Today we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review,” the team said in a statement.Owner Dan Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera, the statement added, “are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of the proud, tradition-rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.”Activists had long attacked the name and logo as demeaning to Native Americans, but Snyder insisted that it was intended (and taken) as a sincere tribute to their courage.