Washington NFL Team Makes Official Statement On Name Change

Owner Dan Snyder is finally making the change after years of saying he would never do it.

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For years, many have been demanding that the Washington NFL team change its name. Of course, the name has some pretty blatant racist connotations, although, for the most part, owner Dan Snyder has been disinterested in giving the team a new moniker and logo. Well, just a couple of weeks ago, the team announced its plan to review the name amidst protests against racial inequality. Simply put, people are fed up with racism and Snyder had no choice but to notice.

Today, the team put out a fresh statement, saying that they have conducted their research and have concluded that they will, indeed, be changing both the name and logo. In fact, head coach Ron Rivera will be a major part of the efforts to rename and rebrand the team, moving forward.

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Based on the statement, it seems like the team wants to create a name and logo that is much more inclusive. They also want it to last for the next 100 years, which means we can assume it won't be nearly as offensive as the freshly retired name.

At this point, it remains to be seen when we will know the new name of the team, so sit tight as we will be sure to bring you that news when the time comes.

Let us know in the comments below what you think the new name should be.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.