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Rapoport: Washington NFL Team Name Change 'Likely' Amid Mounting Pressure

Washington's NFL team is reportedly "likely" to change its nickname because of mounting pressure amid a nationwide anti-racism movement.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported the update Friday. Mark Maske of the Washington Post provided comments from a source involved in discussions between the league and team owner Dan Snyder.

"You know where this leads," the source said. "They're working on that process [of changing the name]. It will end with a new name. Dan has been listening to different people over the last number of weeks."

ESPN's Adam Schefter added the team's nickname is "on [the] way out.