DC's NFL team to call itself 'Washington Football Team' until new name chosen

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Washington's NFL team announced Thursday that it would call itself the "Washington Football Team" until it adopts a new, permanent name for the football franchise. The team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, said in a statement that new team uniforms reflecting the change will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Players' helmets that previously included the team's former logo will be replaced with the corresponding player's number. The changes to the team's home uniform will debut in the team's first game this season, set to be against the Philadelphia Eagles.

"For updated brand clarity and consistency purposes, we will call ourselves the 'Washington Football Team' pending adoption of our new name. The Redskins name and logo will officially be retired by the start of the 2020 season. We encourage fans, media and all other parties to use 'Washington Football Team' immediately," reads a statement on the team's website, which remains "Redskins.com."

Colors for the team will reportedly remain burgundy and gold, while the team will reportedly seek public feedback in the course of picking a new, permanent name.

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