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Here's several definitions of redskin that label it as offensive.
https://www.google.com/search?q=red...:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb
redskin: definition of redskin in Oxford dictionary (American English) (US)
Redskin - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Redskin | Define Redskin at Dictionary.com
You are correct that originally, Native Americans referred to themselves as redskins, but the term gradually became offensive in the 19th century, as outlined in the second link.
One lists it as "offensive" in an overall sense. However the other three all acknowledge that it can be used in non-offensive/derogatory ways.
Originally, they used it to refer to themselves. Over time, it grew to be used in an offensive manner. Over time again, it's primary use has been to refer to a sports team that utilized the non-offensive/dated version of the word to describe native americans.