The U.S. National Football League's Washington franchise will change the Redskins name and logo.
The U.S. National Football League's Washington franchise will change the Redskins name and logo.
The announcement comes just days after the team said that a "thorough review" of the name would be conducted. The name has long been denounced by Native American groups as an ethnic slur.
Owner Daniel Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the "standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next years to come."
The announcement comes just days after the team said that a "thorough review" of the name would be conducted. The name has long been denounced by Native American groups as an ethnic slur.
Owner Daniel Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the "standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next years to come."
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