Daines touts positive progress between NFL, Blackfeet Nation over restoring old Washington football logo

WASHINGTON (KUMV) - The former Washington Commanders logo was designed and modeled after a Montana Indian tribe. It’s why Montana Senator Steve Daines is calling on the National Football League to uncensor the logo on media and merchandise.

Daines said the “Redskins” logo was inspired by Blackie Wetzel, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe. Last month, the senator said talks between Wetzel’s family and the NFL to restore the logo went well.

“I urge the team to continue their dialogue and reach a conclusion that honors their past, honors Don Wetzel’s vision to use the logo to help Indian Country, and honors the will of the Blackfeet Tribe to restore the logo to a place of honor and prominence,” said Daines.

In May, Daines blocked legislation to revitalize the team’s former stadium until the league met and discussed the logo with the Wetzel family. Daines voted the bill out of committee on Nov. 19.

Daines also suggested using some of the proceeds for tribal causes.