The Washington Redskins have been conducting a “thorough review” of their controversial nickname in recent weeks, and on Monday morning announced they will officially retire their nickname and logo upon completion of the review. “(Owner) Dan Snyder and coach (Ron) Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and
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Redskins To Undergo “Thorough Review” of Name
Just one day after stadium sponsor FedEx requested a change, the Washington Redskins on Friday morning announced they will conduct a thorough review of their controversial nickname. “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from
FedEx Asks Redskins to Change Nickname
FedEx Corporation, a delivery service that holds the naming rights to the stadium in which the Washington Redskins play, made a request on Thursday evening asking the team to change its nickname. “We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name,” FedEx said