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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.