I can honestly say I never taught I would see this day. After years and years of fighting not to change the name, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is set to announce he will be changing the teams controversial “Redskins” team name.
According to ESPN,
The Washington Redskins will officially announce Monday morning that they will be changing their nickname, though no new name will be revealed just yet, a source confirmed Sunday night.
It had been widely expected that Washington would change its name, and one source said Saturday night that an announcement of a new name would come soon.
Sports Business Daily, which first reported Monday’s official announcement, reported that the new name would not be announced yet because trademark issues are pending.
Last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the franchise would not use any Native American imagery. Washington’s logo of an American Indian chief had been designed by a Native American in 1971.
Another source told ESPN that the plan, as of now, is to retain the franchise’s use of burgundy and gold colors. Coach Ron Rivera had said the team wanted to include the military in its new name, as well.
As mentioned in the story, it is unknown what Washington’s new team name or logo will be.
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