TMZ Sports · Jun 1, 2021
CFL's Edmonton Team Changes Name After Racial Issues ... We're The Elks Now!!!
Big change in the Canadian Football League ... the Edmonton team has finally revealed its NEW NAME after ditching one that's long been considered racially insensitive.
MEET THE EDMONTON ELKS!!!
Since the team was founded in 1949, Edmonton used the name "Eskimos" -- but over the past few years, there was a public outcry from Inuit groups and leaders who said the name was racist ... and sponsors threatened to walk if the team didn't make a change.
In July, Edmonton announced they would ditch the name and search for something new .. and finally, on Tuesday, they revealed the new name and mascot ... THE ELKS!