FedEx asks Washington Redskins to change team name

Amid reports that the Washington Redskins will have to change the team's name to earn a desired new stadium, a significant sponsor has delivered a stern message to the franchise regarding the matter.

According to Fox 5 DC, FedEx released the following statement on Thursday: "We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name.“

The Redskins currently play at FedEx Field and are scheduled to host games at the venue this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests throughout the United States regarding racial injustices, the subject of either the Redskins or the NFL changing the team's name returned to the headlines.

Last week, National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp urged Washington players to threaten to sit and refuse to play under the Redskins banner.  

Team owner Daniel Snyder has repeatedly insisted he won't change the name regardless of any outside outcries.