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Ron Rivera: Washington 'Not Close' to Decision on New Name; Will Keep Colors

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera revealed Friday that the organization choosing a new nickname isn't imminent.

During an appearance on CBS This Morning, Rivera suggested that the franchise is taking its time when it comes to settling on a name:

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.@WashingtonNFL Football Team Head Coach Ron Rivera tells @GayleKing the team is "not close to making a decision" on a permanent name. "The biggest thing that we've learned is that this is going to take steps. This can't happen automatically." https://t.co/n2T9ZMmltq

Rivera also divulged that the team will continue to don its burgundy-and-gold color scheme:

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