LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder (L) talks with team president Jason Wright (R) on the sidelines before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FedExField on November 22, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
In light of the civil unrest stemming from the Black Lives Matter movement and other political campaigns keen on inspiring systemic change, the Washington NFL franchise decided to drop its old name, claiming it was offensive towards Native Americans.
In an admirable effort to stay up to date with its full-blown rebrand, Washington announced it will no longer allow fans to wear “Native American -inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint at home games.