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The Washington Redskins name controversy involved the name and logo previously used by the Washington Commanders, a National Football League (NFL) franchise located in the Washington metropolitan area. In the 1960s, the team's longtime name—the Redskins—and the associated logo began to draw criticism from Native American groups and ...
Sports teams named Redskins are part of the larger controversy regarding the use of Native American names, images and symbols by non-native sports teams. Teams of this name have received particular public attention because the term redskin is now generally regarded as disparaging and offensive.
The following week the Redskins started a four-game losing streak that did not end until week 14. The first loss came against the Eagles, with a score of 33–25. [90] Also lost during the game was Sean Taylor, who had to leave early with a knee injury. The Redskins lost the next two games to the Cowboys and Buccaneers. [90]
Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez has a proposal for Washington’s new team name. Nez would like to see the organization honor the Native American people by naming the team the “Code Talkers.”
On July 9th, 1932, the team that ultimately would be known as the Washington Redskins was founded.Today, the name is at the center of a hot debate. On July 8th, 2015, a federal judge refused to ...
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism. Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins ...
In 2020, the team retired the controversial Redskins name and briefly played as the Washington Football Team before rebranding as the Commanders in 2022. [ 1 ] Over 93 seasons, the Commanders have a regular season record of 641–648–29 (.497) and a playoff record of 25–21 (.543). [ 2 ]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Redskins President Bruce Allen said in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday that the football team's nickname is "respectful" toward Native Americans. On ...