WATCH: Tanya Snyder conjures controversy by using controversial nickname at Commanders rally

The Snyder family can't seem to keep themselves out of controversy lately. The Washington Commanders held a rally before Sunday afternoon's game against the Green Bay Packers. The game honored former Washington players who were honored at halftime.

Some chose to boycott the celebration amidst allegations against team owner Dan Snyder, who is currently under investigation by the NFL and the Federal Trade Commission.

While he hasn't made many public appearances lately, his wife, Tanya, who is the Washington Commanders' co-CEO, spoke at the rally. She welcomed fans and introduced alumni who were also there to talk to the fans. After welcoming the former players on stage, she used the Commanders' former name, the Redskins, followed by a cheer to defeat the Packers.

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"Hail to the Redskins! And let’s beat Green Bay."

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Here’s the end of the video of Tanya Snyder, which includes her “Hail to the Redskins” (:20). twitter.com/sam4tr/status/…

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Tanya Snyder: “It’s a day for us to celebrate the history, legacy and tradition of the burgundy and gold.”

At the end of her speech, which is clipped bc of Twitter’s 140-sec limit, she gave a well-received, “Hail to the Redskins!”

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Tanya Snyder: “It’s a day for us to celebrate the history, legacy and tradition of the burgundy and gold.”

At the end of her speech, which is clipped bc of Twitter’s 140-sec limit, she gave a well-received, “Hail to the Redskins!” https://t.co/8jVdvxg5G4

Here’s the end of the video of Tanya Snyder, which includes her “Hail to the Redskins” (:20). twitter.com/sam4tr/status/… https://t.co/H5tSIWht6V

This is the first season that the team has been referred to as the Washington Commanders. In the last two seasons, they were simply known as the Washington Football Team before deciding on a new mascot. After decades of backlash over the use of the offensive term, Snyder decided to finally change his team's name.

With all of the controversy that the team is already facing, including allegations of a toxic workplace culture and financial anomalies, this situation won't help.

Former employees have accused the owner of sexual harassment and assault. The U.S. Congress has opened its own investigation into fraudulent revenue postings. It certainly adds insult to injury to the reputation that Washington has garnered as of late.

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What did Jim Irsay say about Commanders owner Dan Snyder?

Last week, the NFL owners’ meeting took place in New York City. Washington Commanders team owner Dan Snyder wasn't in attendance. However, his wife Tanya as well as Commanders team president Jason Wright represented the team.

Although the NFL owners did not take a vote on removing him as team owner, it was discussed. After the meeting, Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay said that there is merit in removing him from NFL ownership. Irsay said that the reports of alleged toxic culture are concerning and that if the report confirms those allegations, then a removal will be necessary.

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"I want to hold my final opinion until I see the whole report in thorough. But I have my concerns. At this point, I’m very concerned that he needs to be removed. At this point, there has to be serious consideration to be ready to move in that direction.”

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Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks on the NFL's investigation of Commanders owner Dan Snyder

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Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks on the NFL's investigation of Commanders owner Dan Snyder https://t.co/n2OBYQ5wFE

To remove Snyder from ownership, 24 of the remaining 31 NFL owners would need to vote in favor of the motion. Whether or not that is feasible remains to be determined, but a recent report of a move Snyder made may affect those numbers.

According to an ESPN report, the Commanders owners hired private investigators to get damaging information about other NFL owners as well as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. He apparently plans to use that information if he feels that the vote isn't going to go in his favor.

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