Washington’s NFL franchise used to be in the news all the time for reasons other than football. That seemed to have changed under new team ownership, but President Donald Trump’s remarks about the team name and possibly holding up a stadium deal are making waves just as training camp opens.

The Washington Commanders reported to training camp on Tuesday with one notable absence. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin officially opened training camp as a holdout. McLaurin has one season remaining on his contract and is seeking a new deal comparable to that of other receivers who've recently earned extensions.

President Trump on Sunday publicly demanded that the Washington Commanders change the team name back to the Redskins— labeling them derisively the “Washington Whatever’s.”

President Trump has called for Washington's football team and Cleveland's baseball team to return to their previous names, which many considered racist.

Later in the day, he threatened the NFL team’s stadium deal if it didn't change its name back to the Redskins.

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Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Michael Wiley (34) carries the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Logan Lee (91) chases during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images