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New Orleans. New York. San Antonio. San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. By The Athletic Staff. The Washington Football Team will no longer allow fans to wear "Native American-inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint" at home games, the team announced on Wednesday.

The new mandate was included in a shortlist of new policies and protocols for the upcoming season. Other policies include a recommendation for unvaccinated fans to wear masks, but they are optional for vaccinated fans. The mask guidelines may be updated to be consistent with local regulations.

Last week, coach Ron Rivera expressed his frustration with his team's low vaccination rate as training camp begins, citing his own health history as one of his concerns. At the time, Washington's vaccination rate was reported to be at 60 percent, one of the lowest rates across the league. As of Tuesday, the vaccination rate was at 84 percent, The Athletic confirmed.

That number includes players with at least one shot; of that group, With around 55 percent of his team vaccinated — among the lowest rates in the NFL — Ron Rivera has to navigate yet another opponent. The team's president said a new name, a new stadium and a location for training camp are among many discussions taking place.

The franchise announces a temporary name for and begins the process for a new name. Also, Chase Young and rookie class sign contracts. Odell Beckham Jr. Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa won't start vs. Ravens, will back up Jacoby Brissett: Reports. The Redskins name and logo was retired by the franchise in July last year. It followed years of pressure from groups and sponsors who criticised the name as offensive to Native Americans. It said it was "excited to welcome everyone back wearing their burgundy and gold", but that Native American costumes and paint "may no longer be worn into the stadium".

The announcement also addressed the Covid pandemic, with new rules on mask wearing and cashless payments. It became one of the most famous names in American sports, with a logo recognised the world over.

The club has said a new team nickname will be announced next year. Many US sports teams were named after indigenous people, adopting logos and mascots to match, but in recent years there has been increased sensitivity to those thought to be crude or stereotypical.

Last month, the Cleveland Indians baseball team dropped their controversial name for one aimed at being more inclusive: the Guardians. NFL's Redskins to drop controversial name and logo. Wright named first black team president. Seeing red: The power of a name. Major retailers drop Washington Redskins products. What Native Americans think of the word 'redskin'.