{"id":15319,"date":"2026-09-25T08:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehogs.net\/blogs\/?p=15319"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:05:31","slug":"best-washington-redskins-nickname","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2026\/09\/25\/best-washington-redskins-nickname\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Washington Redskins Nickname Ever?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">Fans still debate what the <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">best Washington Redskins nickname<\/strong> of all time really is. From hard-hitting legends to larger-than-life personalities, the team\u2019s history is packed with unforgettable monikers that captured the spirit of each era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">For today&#8217;s Flashback Friday, we highlight some of the most iconic nicknames from the Redskins years \u2014 names that still resonate with fans today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">We are talking about strictly individual nicknames here. Not unit nicknames, like <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs\/\">The Hogs<\/a> or The Posse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\">Top 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/dexter-manley-profile\/\">Dexter Manley <\/a>\u2013 \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Secretary of Defense\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 So named by actual Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. Weinberger served in that position from 1981 to 1987. He reportedly gave Manley this moniker due to his relentless and commanding presence on the field.&nbsp;Manley had 97 sacks in nine seasons with the Redskins &#8211; unofficially the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Slingin<\/em>\u2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sammy-baugh-profile\/\">Sammy Baugh<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Got the nickname from a Texas sportswriter while he was still playing baseball. He became one of the first prolific passers in the NFL. He played all his 15 years with the Redskins, including the positions of defensive back and punter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/john-riggins-biography-redskins-legend\/\">John Riggins<\/a> \u2013 \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">The Diesel\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Riggins was the battering ram of the NFL. He was a bruising running back that feasted on inside runs, most notably a play called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xvii-riggins-runs-off-tackle-and-into-history\/\">70 Chip<\/a>.\u201d At 6&#8217;2&#8243;, 240 pounds, \u201cThe Diesel\u201d was a workhorse and a touchdown machine. They used to play a great diesel horn whenever he made a big play. Other nicknames: Riggo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15518\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6;width:1680px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP.png 1680w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP-500x313.png 500w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/rigginsVintageWP-1536x960.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">4. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/darrell-green-profile\/\">Darrell Green<\/a> \u2013 \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">The Ageless Wonder\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 DG played at a high-level throughout his 20-year NFL career. He is the second oldest player to return an interception for a touchdown. Green was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time All-Pro selection, and two-time Super Bowl champion. Other nicknames: Mr. Redskin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">5. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/sean-taylor-tribute\/\">Sean Taylor<\/a> \u2013 \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Meast\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Half man, half beast. The safety made a name for himself as one of the most feared defenders in the league. At 6-2, 225 pounds, Taylor had the size of a linebacker and the speed of a defensive back. He used his athleticism to provide coverage all over the field in the passing game and imposed his will on receivers, running backs and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0UxPi1UtijI\">occasional Pro Bowl punter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17120\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666;width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1.webp 900w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1-333x500.webp 333w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sean-taylor-1-768x1152.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\">Best Washington Redskins Nickname: 6-10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">6. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Wilber Marshall<\/strong> \u2013 \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Steve Austin\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Marshall signed a $6 million contract to play for the Washington Redskins, which was a very large sum at the time. His teammates named him \u201cSteve Austin\u201d after the <a class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_style_link darkmysite_processed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0071054\/\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Six Million Dollar Man<\/em><\/a> character. Rumor has it that Wilber didn\u2019t like it much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">7. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/pat-fischer-profile\/\">Pat Fischer<\/a> \u2013 <em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">\u201cMouse\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 He was well known for his strong tackling skills despite his diminutive size. Fischer had played in 213 NFL games, then a record for a cornerback. Fischer finished his 17-year career with 56 interceptions, and ranks seventh all-time in Redskins career interceptions with 27 and fourth all-time with 412 career interception return yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">8. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/doc-walker-profile\/\">Rick \u2018<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Doc<\/em>\u2018 Walker<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Original member of <a data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs\/\" class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_style_link darkmysite_processed\">The Hogs<\/a>. distinguished himself over nine years with his blocks and timely catches on the football field and his leadership in the locker room. He\u2019s on this list because most people probably don\u2019t even know his real name because of the frequency and familiarity with his nickname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">9. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/joe-theismann-biography-nfl-legend\/\" class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_style_link darkmysite_processed\">Joe Theismann<\/a>: \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Captain Bubbly<\/em>\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Led the Washington Redskins to a <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xvii-riggins-runs-off-tackle-and-into-history\/\">Super Bowl victory<\/a> and earned NFL MVP honors in 1983, before suffering the infamous career ending injury on Monday Night Football in 1985. The nickname just fits. Fantastic personality \u2013 incredible charisma \u2013 Joe is a franchise treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">10. <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Charlie Brown: \u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Downtown<\/em>\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Due to his exceptional ability to make long, game-changing receptions.<\/span> H<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">e was a key member of the Washington Redskins\u2019 receiving corps during the early 1980s, and was part of the Redskins\u2019 wide receiver unit known as <strong class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"91\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">\u201c<em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">The Smurfs<\/em>\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\">Honorable Mentions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">Peter Cronan: \u201cCronan the Barbarian\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">Monte Coleman: \u201cSuperman\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">Clint Didier: \u201cFrog\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/mark-may-profile\/\">Mark May<\/a>: \u201cMayDay\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\">Joe Washington: \u201cGo-Go\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/dave-butz-profile\/\">Dave Butz<\/a>: &#8220;Bruno&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hit me up on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/@TheHogsdotnetV2\">@TheHogsdotnetV2<\/a> and let me know what your favorite is. Did I miss any great ones?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans still debate what the best Washington Redskins nickname of all time really is. From hard-hitting legends to larger-than-life personalities, the team\u2019s history is packed with unforgettable monikers that captured the spirit of each era. 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