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Native American Group Slams NFL's Washington Commanders for 'Inappropriate' New Logo: 'We Are Not Your Mascot' [View all]

Source: MEDIAite

Apr 17th, 2026, 3:13 pm

A Native American organization has called out the NFL’s Washington Commanders after the team unveiled a new logo featuring a spear.

On Wednesday, the Commanders revealed their new uniforms for the 2026-27 season. Included in the redesign was a helmet featuring an alternate logo on the helmet. The logo featured the letter “w” with a spear going through it — a nod to the Native American theming from when the team went by the Washington Redskins.

In a statement obtained by USA Today, the Association on American Indian Affairs condemned the new logo as “disappointing and inappropriate.” The USA Today report added:

“The Washington Commanders’ decision to update their logo is disappointing and inappropriate to say the least,” the Association on American Indian Affairs said in a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports. “It is time to stop repeating this cycle and listen to Native Peoples who have been clear, consistent, and unwavering on this issue: We are not your mascot.”

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Native American Group Slams NFL's Washington Commanders for 'Inappropriate' New Logo: 'We Are Not Your Mascot' [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 18 OP

Why? Why do that after you've already taken any hit from your fans for doing the right thing Sibelius Fan Apr 18 #1

White supremacy. BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #2

With respect, BidenRocks Apr 18 #3

This is the Commanders. COL Mustard Apr 18 #19

Perhaps it's a cowardly nod to Felonious 47, who has demanded that the team revert to the original name.. Princess Turandot Apr 18 #4

I dunno, last time I looked, Native Americans had no copyright on spears. malthaussen Apr 18 #5

Try swapping out the Boston Celtics logo with this BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #6

Well, after that beer they become chelsea0011 Apr 18 #7

But "fighting", not falling down drunk BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #8

The Irish don't get offended with stuff like that though Polybius Apr 18 #13

A whole lot did BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #15

Normally I'd agree edhopper Apr 18 #10

Does not look like a Native American spear head to me anyway. EX500rider Apr 18 #16

Looks like an arrow to me Bayard Apr 18 #18

They could rename themselves Dr. T Apr 18 #9

I thought the matter was settled, and all the diehard Redskins' fans had finally accepted the new name and logo? sop Apr 18 #11

"Call me a crazy conspiracist, but I suspect Trump had something to do with this." BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #12

It's never too early to relitigate... COL Mustard Apr 18 #20

They should have kept it the Washington football team Henry203 Apr 18 #14

I don't see an issue with the spear manicdem Apr 18 #17

I see this as more a Roman or Greek era legionnaire weapon. BidenRocks Apr 18 #21

True, looks more like a metal spear manicdem Apr 18 #22