The Washington Redskins officially announced the retirement of their name and logo on July 13, 2020. After that, they adopted the temporary name "Washington Football Team" before rebranding as the Washington Commanders on February 2, 2022. The name change came after decades of controversy and increasing pressure from sponsors and the public, especially following the George Floyd protests in 2020. Major sponsors like FedEx and Nike urged the team to change the name, which was widely regarded as offensive to Native Americans. The team had been known as the Redskins since 1937 after moving from Boston, where the franchise was initially called the Boston Braves and then the Boston Redskins for a short period.
