The debate surrounding the Washington Commanders‘ name change continues, with a Native American group, the Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA), issuing a strongly worded statement criticizing the team’s new moniker and the process behind its adoption.
NAGA argues that the name “Commanders” is not only insensitive but also deeply offensive, given the historical context of U.S. military commanders’ actions against Native American tribes.
The Washington NFL franchise transitioned to the “Commanders” name in 2022, following a period as the Washington Football Team and decades of controversy surrounding its previous name, the “Redskins.”
