Washington will reportedly retire the name 'Redskins' on Monday, but could the organization reveal the team's new moniker, too?
According to Mike Jones of USA TODAY, that's exactly what the team plans to do.
Washington NFL team to announce retirement of 'Redskins' nickname, reveal new name Monday https://t.co/HmnTQSsrS9 via @usatoday
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) July 13, 2020
Jones' source would not reveal what the team's new name will be. Potential replacement names such as the Warriors, Redtails and particularly the Red Wolves, have grown popular on social media.
Whether Washington will formally introduce a new name on Monday is still unclear. While Jones reported that the team will reveal its new name, Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal reported the team has yet to finalize what the new moniker will be. Additionally, Washington could have some trouble trademarking its new name.
Washington first announced it was undergoing a "thorough review" of its name on July 3 after several major sponsors publicly pressured the team about changing the name.
"This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni, the organization, sponsors, the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field," Washington owner Dan Snyder said July 3.
Regardless if the new name is announced Monday or not, a change is imminent. NBC Sports Washington and multiple other sources have reported that the team will not play another game as the 'Washington Redskins' ever again.
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