The Washington Commanders dropped the racist slur "redskins" from its name and retired a controversial logo after protests against racial justice erupted across the country in the summer of 2020.

The Washington Commanders moved away from their controversial “Redskins” logo and name back in 2020, but it appears the team is considering embracing the logo once again in some capacity. This week, Montana Sen.

Montana Sen. Steve Daines insisted in an interview. The team is now known as the Washington Commanders after its “Redskins” name and logo dumped when it was attacked by Native Americans, supporters and sponsors as racist.

The Washington Commander team dropped its "Redskins" logo in 2020, following widespread protests against racial injustice. But now discussions have resurfaced about reviving the old elements of the NFL team's former identity.