Washington Redskins expected to retire nickname on Monday: report | Fox News

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Washington to get rid of 'Redskins' name Monday: reports
The Washington Redskins, one of the NFL's oldest franchises, will get rid of its name on Monday, according to multiple reports.

USA Today, ESPN, The Washington Post, Washington Times and Sports Business Journal reported Sunday night that owner Dan Snyder is set to “retire” the name.

Washington won’t announce its new name because trademark issues are still pending. However, the “thorough review” of the name is officially over because the team wanted to “remove any doubts as to the future of the name,” Sports Business Journal, citing sources. It’s unclear when a new name will be revealed for the team.

The team launched the review of the name July 3 after prominent sponsors FedEx, Nike, PepsiCo and Bank of America asked the team to change the name. The sponsors' concern grew after weeks of national protests following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody on May 25. However, the controversy and calls for the Washington team to change its name have persisted for years.

Big-name retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all removed Redskins merchandise from their websites last week. And last Thursday, FedEx -- which holds the naming rights to the team’s Maryland stadium -- formally requested a name change. FedEx CEO Fred Smith has an ownership stake in the team. Click here for more on our top story.

Other related developments:
- FedEx threatens to remove signage from Redskins stadium unless team changes name: report
- Washington Warriors emerges as favorite to replace Redskins: reports