The Washington Football Team is taking yet another step toward distancing itself from its controversial past ... now banning fans from wearing Native American-inspired headdresses and face paint at its stadium.
the"Warriors" or anything else that could be perceived to be associated with Native American imagery.
"We will choose an identity that unequivocally departs from any use of or approximate linkage to Native American imagery," WFT President"As I have said many times before, our new identity should unite us. It should bring us together the way this team comes together on the football field and the way we have seen our Fans come together and proudly support our Team and our DMV community.
No hints have been given yet as to other possible nicknames, though an announcement on a new, permanent name change is expected to come before the 2022 season.
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