The decision comes after the franchise announced July 3 it would "undergo a thorough review of the team's name."
Washington announced Monday it will retire the team's controversial nickname and logo after several recent requests to make the change.
The decision comes after the franchise said July 3 it would "undergo a thorough review of the team's name."
"Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review," the team said in a statement Monday.
"[Owner] Dan Snyder and [coach] Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years."
Though a timeline for the new name is unknown, the team's sense of urgency in moving through this process quickly remains high. The news comes after several team sponsors have threatened to end their partnership with the team unless the name was changed.
The name also had a direct impact on the franchise's long-term future. Washington currently plays at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on a lease set to expire after the 2027 season. Plans to return to its previous home—RFK Stadium in Washington—are dependent on the team having a new name, according to local lawmakers.
Many Native American leaders have long called for the changing of the nickname, which the franchise has used since 1933. Despite numerous requests over the years, Snyder has received more pressure recently to make the change in light of the nationwide reckoning over racism following the killing of George Floyd.