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Which team changed its name in 2020 because the old term is a racial slur?

The Washington Commanders.

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  3. The Washington Commanders ✔

Why: The NFL's Washington Commanders changed their name in 2020 from a term considered a racial slur.

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Answer: The Washington Commanders. The NFL's Washington Commanders changed their name in 2020 from a term considered a racial slur.

  1. Native Americans in the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States
    The NFL's Washington Commanders, formerly the Washington Redskins, changed their name in 2020
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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