Washington NFL Team Owners Considering Name Change Amid Social Justice Discussions

As conversations continue to happen around human rights, social injustices, and the hurtful impact language can have, discussion has turned to football teams. The NFL's franchise in Washington has long been the target of complaints due to its "Redskins" nickname. This name, considered offensive by many, has sparked intense debate and calls for change.

Recently, three minority owners of the team—Robert Rothman, Dwight Schar, and Frederick W. Smith—are looking to sell their stakes, which total 40 percent. They are reportedly displeased with majority owner Daniel Snyder, who has owned the team since 1999. This dissatisfaction has been compounded by the ongoing discussions surrounding the team’s controversial name.

Earlier this month, the franchise announced a plan to "undergo a thorough review" of the nickname. Snyder has historically resisted changing the name, famously insisting that he will never do so, even encouraging reporters to quote him in all caps. However, mounting pressure from sponsors and the public may finally be influencing the team's direction.