Bleacher Report · Jul 4, 2020
Nike Reportedly Anticipates Washington NFL Team Will Change Name 'Soon'
One of the NFL's biggest sponsors reportedly believes Washington will change its nickname in the near-future.
Per The Athletic's Ben Standig, Rhiannon Walker and others, a source at Nike said the company "anticipates a change soon."
Nike hasn't issued an official statement, but the company has removed Washington merchandise from its official website.
The Nike source noted the change is anticipated in part "because it would take time for them to remake the jerseys and provide them to distributors."
There has been increased pressure on Washington to change its nickname. FedEx, which sponsor's the team's stadium, requested the team make a change.
