The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season. This will give extra time to choose a new moniker.
You knew this just wasn't going to go away. Having been largely stopped in their demands to change the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins, protest groups have now launched an attack on affiliate stations who carry the games. These groups are launching petitions, asking the FCC to refuse to renew these station's broadcast licenses unless the name is changed, or they stop airing the contest
You may have heard President Obama's recent remarks, and the commentary of Bob Costas on NBC Sports over the name of the Washington D.C. NFL franchise.