Washington drops Redskins after FedEx threat

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 13, 2020 4:23 PM CT | Published: July 13, 2020 10:13 AM CT

Washington Football Inc. says it will drop the controversial name of its NFL team and announce a new name later. FedEx was among companies applying pressure for the change.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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