With the Washington Redskins withdrawing their team name and logo, here are a few of the favorites as the franchise renames itself:
Warriors of Washington: A well-known favorite alternative for team owner Daniel Snyder, who once owned the trademark rights to the name. But, with team names like the Blackhawks, Braves, and Indians like the following under scrutiny, the Warriors could soon be construed as derogatory.
Washington RedTails: This would be a 180-degree turn from cultural insensitivity to honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, all-black fighter pilots who painted the backs of planes during World War II. RedTails won an award in a fan-voted contest and has the vote of quarterback Dwayne Haskins.
Washington Red Wolves: Star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen backed this option on social media, creating nicknames for stadiums like “The Den.” Like RedTails, it provides minimal disruption to the team’s social media hashtag, fight song, and color scheme by keeping “Red.”
Washington pigs: Some fans already use pig noses in games to celebrate the nickname earned by the team’s offensive linemen during the Super Bowl-winning glory years of the 1970s and 1980s. Maybe even make it Red Hogs.
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