The Washington Commanders ditched their old logo and “Redskins” name back in 2020, but it sounds like the team is considering bringing back the old logo in at least some capacity.
This week, Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who has been a vocal advocate for the return of the old logo, told Fox News America Reports that talks are currently underway for the team to embrace the logo once again in some capacity, even if it isn’t as part of their uniform.
“There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again,” Daines said according to Sporting News.
Daines claimed that the logo, which he points out was originally designed by Blackfeet Nation member Walter “Blackie” Wetzel, holds cultural significance and should be honored.
According to the Washington Post, the team is not considering embracing the logo on its uniform or as its full-time logo. The team also is not considering using the old logo in any sort of rebrand.
However, the team has informed Wetzel that the old logo would now be used on throwback gear.
“In September, Commanders and NFL representatives visited the family in Montana and hosted them in Maryland to unveil a memorial to Wetzel. The family and team have also discussed creating a foundation to support Native American causes, though details have not been finalized, and the team has assured the family it will no longer edit out the old logo from throwback gear,” the Washington Post reported earlier this month.
Daines suggested that proceeds from throwback merchandise featuring the logo could go toward supporting Native American causes. He said that it could be an opportunity to “honor Indian Country.”
This is a pretty significant change from the Commanders.
Ever since ditching the name and logo back in 2020, the team has avoided using the logo in any sort of merchandise, including throwback gear.
[Sporting News, Washington Post]
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