WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.For the time being, the team will simply go by the “Washington Football Team.” Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherOn July 13, the team officially retired the nickname “Redskins” – leaving fans to wonder what their new name might be.On Thursday, the team announced that it will simply go with “Washington football team” – and the Redskins moniker will be retired at the end of the 2020 season.READ MORE: Can the NFL force Washington's franchise owner to sell the team amid sexual harassment, abuse allegations?Washington’s NFL franchise will soon be getting a new name, but now,.