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Washington’s NFL franchise will compete in 2020 as the “Washington Football Team,” a temporary name as the organization shelves unveiling a new nickname and logo, USA Today reports.
USA Today columnist Christine Brennan announces she will stop using the Washington Redskins name, arguing the term is offensive and calling on media and fans to support a long-overdue change.
Washington’s NFL franchise will retire its 87-year-old name and logo, the team announced Monday, following mounting pressure from sponsors and activists over the brand’s racist imagery.
The Washington Commanders shed their former name amid mounting criticism over its racist connotations, pressure from sponsors, and a broader reckoning with Native American imagery in sports.
The NFL’s Washington Redskins will retire their longtime name and logo after mounting criticism from activists, sponsors, and fans who called the branding offensive to Native Americans.