The Washington Commanders might be going back to their controversial ‘Redskins’ team name in the future.
Las week, the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted 17-2 to advance legislation, which would transfer control of RFK Stadium to the District of Columbia. This is exciting for fans, as it sets the stage for a potential new stadium on the grounds. where Washington’s football history started.
But the approved bill addressed another important issue: It allowed negotiations between the franchise, the NFL and lawmakers to restore their controversial ‘Redskins’ logo.
Montana Senator Steve Daines confirmed that talks are underway with FOXNews America Reports.
“There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again,” Daines told . He suggested that proceeds from merchandise featuring the logo could go toward supporting Native American causes, framing it as an opportunity to “honor Indian Country.”
It’s no secret the Redskins logo holds sentimental value for a lot of fans. It was created by Walter “Blackie” Wetzel, a leader of the Blackfeet Nation, and inspired by Chief John Two Guns White Calf. Wetzel’s family sees it as a point of pride. “It’s exciting to even have that conversation after they said it would be gone forever,” Walter’s grandson Ryan Wetzel told the Daily Montanan.
The “Redskins” logo hasn’t been used since the 2019 season. The franchise was called the Washington Football Team for two years before switching over to the Commanders in 2022.
As the organization moves forward into a new chapter of their franchises history with new owner Josh Harris, it seems like they are open to embracing their historical roots, no matter how controversial some might think it is.
The Commanders host the Titans on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
