FedEx Field gets makeover as ‘Redskins’ continues to be phased out

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Sunday, September 13, 2020

LANDOVER — FedEx Field looked much different Sunday than the last time reporters were allowed in nearly two weeks ago — with the team’s stadium operations having further removed references to “Redskins,” the team’s former moniker.

Washington’s end zones are now painted in burgundy with “WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM EST. 1932” etched into the grass in gold lettering. Instead of the American Indian logo, the NFL shield logo now is seen at midfield.

There were other changes, as well. Before, the franchise’s iconic American Indian logo was stamped onto the metal of thousands of FedEx stadium seats, but now, the once-bright burgundy and gold emblem has been replaced by the team’s new logo — a burgundy W in a gold circle. Gone is the “Redskins Hall of Fame” wall, which could be seen right near an entrance and featured bios and photos of the team’s all-time greats.

The outside of the stadium also underwent a makeover, as there are now large “Washington” banners hanging. Even the team’s trash cans contain the team’s new Washington logo.

Two weeks ago, it was evident how much still needed to be changed when reporters attended the team’s practice at the stadium.

The team is in the middle of a rebranding process after it announced it would retire the moniker “Redskins” in July amid pressure from activists and corporations. Washington is now going by the temporary “Washington Football Team” as it searches for a new name.

Washington begins its season Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here are some photos of the changes:

Also, it’s bonkers how much work has been done in the last two weeks since media was last here. (The empty wall is where the Redskins’ Hall of Fame wall used to be) pic.twitter.com/Uxjw8v3D4N
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 13, 2020

Here at FedEx Field, the #WashingtonFootball operations and stadium operations team scrambled to get the old logo and team name covered and removed in time for today’s game against the #Eagles. pic.twitter.com/jPy0GESjmb
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 13, 2020