Washington D.C.'s NFL franchise is expected to retire the 'Redskins' name today and announce a new name at a later date
that, “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community… the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s name.”
It’s unclear when the new team name will be announced, though the franchise hopes to have it settled by the start of the 2020 NFL season. Coach Ron Rivera has been working with team owner Daniel Snyder to come up with a new name, and while they do have a top choice replacement name, it’s reportedly tied up in a trademark fight.
The Washington NFL team has used its old name for 87 years, and despite plenty of criticism and pressure, Snyder had previously bluntly rebuffed any calls to find a new name. The about face came amid the latest wave of Black Lives Matter protests, and increased pressure from both the NFL and corporate sponsors.
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