I think the mindset has changed towards the name over time as people who weren't involved in the early ongoings of the founding of the name aren't as in tune with the beginning nature of what it originally represented to those natives who were a part of that community at the time.

I did read your article though. Thanks for sharing.

Washington has decided to rename itself to...... just Washington, for now. Pending their decision on a new name.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Effective immediately, Washington will call itself the “Washington Football Team”, pending adoption of a new name, sources tell ESPN.<br><br>This is not a final renaming and rebranding for team; this is the name it wants to use until pending adoption of a new name in the future. <a href="https://t.co/sBs0Uo0ICm">pic.twitter.com/sBs0Uo0ICm</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1286334173947613184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Go Washington Football Team!!!

LMAO

A big **** you to the PC police...

"Team" will turn out to be the Shoshone word for genocide, I bet.

Exactly what this is. Hilarious.

This is a very accurate team name. Good job, good affert

Didn't Washington own slaves?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Washington will not have any change to its color scheme. It will still use burgundy and gold. The Redskins logo on the helmet will be replaced by the player’s number in gold. The Washington Football Team will debut its home uniforms in week 1 against the Eagles. <a href="https://t.co/8DpC6b0Tyj">pic.twitter.com/8DpC6b0Tyj</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1286334645903265794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No good. Washington was a slaveowner. “Foot” is otherizing to disabled Americans. “Ball” evokes transphobic stereotypes. And “team” is an anagram for “meat,” which traumatizes vegans and those who identify as other species. <a href="https://t.co/BJrwihFjMd">https://t.co/BJrwihFjMd</a></p>&mdash; Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1286345959027376129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man, I can't wait for football season. cool weather, chili, watching my Washington Football Team, and some cold drinks.
http://thenewportblast.com/wp-conten...3776833175.jpg

It would be kind of cool if they just went full generic for a season. Not even a pronoun to describe someone.

Announcer: Here we are, on a nice cool day at Washington Football Stadium. The offense is on the field, and the quarterback is behind center. Here's the snap, and the quarterback drops back. The quarterback looks, throws, and it's caught by the tight end! The tight end jukes and stiffarms the opposing left inside linebacker. The tight end is running down the field, and the tight end has one opposing player to beat. That player is the strong safety, and the strong safety makes the tackle at the 1!"

Mmmmmm....beer.

Honestly I kind of like it...

Imagine if the Skins won the Super Bowl and all the merch says:

SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
*no logo*

I would be PISSED if I was one of the Hogs.

2021 - Upon further review The Washington Football Team is sticking with the same name that was used in 2020.