Seven years after the Cleveland Indians began de-emphasizing their Chief Wahoo logo, Major League Baseball announced Monday that the team will cease using the controversial caricature on its uniforms beginning in the 2019 season. While the decision puts the spotlight again on franchises that continue to use Native American imagery and nicknames, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday not to expect any change to the Redskins’ name in the foreseeable future.
“As you know, this issue has been around for several decades, if not longer,” Goodell said on ESPN Radio’s “Golic & Wingo” show, when asked whether he’s thought any more about talking with Redskins owner Daniel Snyder about changing the name.