Redskins announce nickname will be retired

July 13, 2020

by Steve Thomas

The Washington Redskins announced this morning that the team will retire their team name and logo upon the end of their review period.  The press release did not give any indication of when the review period will be completed.

This is the text of the team’s press release:

On July 3rd, we announced the commencement of a thorough review of the team’s name. That review has begun in earnest. As part of this process, we want to keep our sponsors, fans and community apprised of our thinking as we go forward.

 

Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review.

 

Dan Snyder and Coach 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 100 years.

It is extremely unlikely that the team will be able to properly get a new nickname in place before the start of the 2020 season.  You can read that column by clicking here.