Also last week, ESPN reported that the team had made the decision to remove the Native American imagery from its logo. Another name that has been floated is the Washington Warriors, as it would allow the team to keep some similar elements such as the arrow used in some of the team's designs.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will change their team name and logo after about 87 years of using it, in the wake of corporate and public pressure to ditch the moniker over racial connotations. (CNN) The National Football League's Washington franchise will change the Redskins name and logo, the team announced Monday. For a name that strikes fear into opponents’ hearts, the Indians probably do not want to look back; the team was formerly known as the Naps and the Spiders (though the Napping Spiders has outstanding logo possibilities). Should the Redskins ever be forced to change their name — or decide to do so on their own merit — it’s worth wondering what that’d look like. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. One source told Sports Business Journal that the team “felt it was important to remove any doubts as to the future of the name.” Washington Redskins will review their name, team says, Trump campaign posts clipped video of Joe Biden's Pledge of Allegiance, How pandemic and racial justice may impact voter turnout, Former Trump adviser: Trump making it easy for Putin, Mitt Romney says he'll support Trump's Supreme Court nominee, WaPo reporter who broke story of CIA election assessment speaks to CNN, CDC takes down guidance on Covid-19 spread, blames error, Tropical Storm Beta brings tremendous rainfall along Texas Gulf Coast, McConnell on why Trump nominee is different than Obama's in 2016, Trump falsely claims Ginsburg's final wish is a hoax, CNN reporter: I have never seen anything like this, Ellen DeGeneres starts 18th season with an apology, These are 2 of Trump's potential SCOTUS nominees, Schools try 'MacGyver' tactics to get students online, Tropical Storm Beta nearing Texas coast today, Washington Redskins will review name, team says, FedEx asks the Washington Redskins to change their name after pressure from investor groups.
Mr Trump is also embroiled in a naming controversy of his own: he has vowed to veto the $740bn Defence Authorisation Bill, which funds the Department of Defence, if it includes an amendment to rename the ten military bases named after Confederate generals. Native American groups have questioned the use of the "Redskins" name and image since the 1960s; the topic began receiving widespread public attention in the 1990s. Here are … Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The team's manager. As a major partner of the NFL and many individual teams, we fully support their recent steps to stand against racism and inequality. KEVIN DURANT SUPPORTS THIS NAME AS REDSKINS REPORTEDLY SET TO RETIRE MONIKER. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Following weeks of protests denouncing racism and as the country continues to confront systems of oppression more directly in recent weeks, the Redskins are the first team to announce a name change. The new name was not revealed. Market data provided by Factset. Major League Baseball's Cleveland Indians have also pledged to reexamine their name. Its new name remains unclear, but the jokes all but wrote themselves: the Washington Pundits, Kickbacks, Internal Polls (which would, of course, always show them ahead). Donald Trump mocked the Redskins and Indians for “changing their names in order to be politically correct”. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. "That review has begun in earnest," the team's statement said. 1933: Boston's football team changes its name from Braves to Redskins. Teams change cities, and the idea of changing names and mascots is constantly broached. Elizabeth Warren introduced the Senate’s amendment. These other teams could be next, said he believes it's time to change the name. As part of this process, we want to keep our sponsors, fans and community apprised of our thinking as we go forward. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Follow him on Twitter, Redskins announce thorough review amid pressure to change NFL team name, Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's, Gale Sayers, legendary Chicago Bears star and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dead at 77, Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title, Derek Carr has Raiders off to high-scoring start to season. But on July 13th, after coming under pressure from sponsors including FedEx, which pays the team $8m per year for naming rights to its stadium, Mr Snyder announced the name and logo (a Native American in profile, with feathers in his hair) would be retired. (CNN)The Washington Redskins could be sporting a new team name this fall, if and when the 2020 NFL season begins.

Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Anheuser-Busch was one sponsor who welcomed the retirement news. The Redskins are not the only team wrestling with nomenclature. That’s when the Redskins said they would conduct a “thorough review” of the team name. "Washington’s decision to change its franchise mascot and logo is a positive step towards creating a world where inclusivity is the norm.