NFL world reacts to increasing demand that the Redskins change their name

By Vincent Frank

·Updated: July 2, 2020

Washington Redskins helmet during a game against the Miami Dolphins

It’s looking more and more like the Washington Redskins will cease to exist in their current form here soon.

FedEx, the company in which the Redskins’ current stadium is named after, has demanded that the team change its name. This is a continuation of a long struggle from some within American society to force owner Daniel Snyder’s hands.

It’s more significant than previous pushes in that FedEx CEO Frederick Smith is a current minority owner of the Redskins.

Some might point to a term being bandied about, “cancel culture,” as this being another example of whitewashing history. Others firmly believe that the Redskins changing their name is long overdue.

Regardless, the opinions around the NFL world were seemingly largely in favor of the Redskins changing their name.

How long before Dan Snyder gives in? FedEx, which owns the stadium naming rights where the Redskins play, has informed the team they support changing the name.
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) July 2, 2020

Washington Redskins could be called “DC Bison” since it’s the national mammal/animal.
(Washington Warriors is cool too) pic.twitter.com/zVXa7Sr3pN
— ShawnMarie (@Shawn33Larson33) July 2, 2020

FedEx: please change the teams name from the Redskins cmon it’s racist

Dan Snyder: pic.twitter.com/3nneVQ3JrJ
— Jor (@jorryetavious) July 2, 2020

This could get awkward. As long as Dan Snyder owns the Washington D.C. football team, I'm afraid nothing will be done. But kudos to @FedEx for bringing the argument right to Snyder. Maybe threatening to drop the sponsorship will spark the necessary name change. #NFL #Redskins https://t.co/eWpdnb30nQ
— Rich Liebig (@RichLiebig) July 2, 2020

Why is FedEx asking the Redskins to change their name such a huge deal? FedEx CEO Fred Smith is also a minority owner in the Redskins. pic.twitter.com/pDDRbPmxYC
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 2, 2020

#Redskins owner Dan Snyder in 2013 on changing the team name: “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.”
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 2, 2020

The report that FedEx has asked the Redskins to change their name is massive. Feels like a major turning point in this ongoing story.

Not just because sponsorship money talks and FedEx is a massive team spomsor but their CEO is one of Dan Snyder's minority ownership partners.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 2, 2020

For the past 17, almost 18 years, I have cheered on the Washington Redskins. And if it’s the end of the name, it was a good ride. So many memories. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/KYmOjLMiR3
— Kurt Zottl (@kurtzottl) July 2, 2020