Edmonton CFL franchise changes its team name to Elks
The Edmonton Elks Canadian Football League name and logo are displayed at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks. Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year following a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Edmonton Elks Canadian Football League name and logo are displayed at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks. Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year following a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jun. 01, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
The Edmonton Elks Canadian Football League new name and logo are unveiled at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks. Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year following a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Edmonton Elks Canadian Football League new name and logo are unveiled at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks. Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year following a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jun. 01, 2021 02:29 PM EDT