The organization formerly known as the “Washington Redskins” is now — temporarily, at least — officially adopting the moniker people often used to avoid saying their old racist name. That’s right, they’re actually going by the “Washington Football Team” now.
Effective immediately, Washington will call itself the “Washington Football Team”, pending adoption of a new name, sources tell ESPN.
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. pic.