Crisis Alert: Washington Commanders' Name Change Sparks Huge Backlash – Will They Revert to Redskins?
Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group are under pressure regarding the team's name, despite owning it for less than a month.
The Native American Guardian's Association (NAGA), based in North Dakota, has initiated a petition to revert the Commanders' name to Redskins. They've garnered over 90,000 signatures in support.
NAGA's argument includes highlighting other sports teams with Native American-based names, emphasizing the honor and respect these names carry.
NAGA suggests that Washington can return to the Redskins name while maintaining respect and recognition of Native American history.
The group warns that if their concerns are ignored, they might encourage a boycott, drawing parallels to a previous boycott involving Bud Light.
There's speculation that Harris might consider another name change to distance himself from the team's previous owner, Dan Snyder.
Under public pressure, Dan Snyder agreed to abandon the "Redskins" name before the 2020 season.
The team adopted the name Washington Football Team and later became the Commanders on February 6, 2022.
The initiative for the name change came after years of public pressure, ultimately prompting Dan Snyder's decision to move away from the controversial name.
The team transitioned through the Washington Football Team phase before adopting the Commanders name, signifying the ongoing evolution of the team's identity.
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