Washington Redskins have had their name for many years . The NFL Redskins were in Boston before the Washington franchise was born in 1933 . President Barack Obama suggested a name change might be in order . NFL commissioner changed his tone , says the name has to change . Team owners did not attend symposium ; tribe hopes controversy will create momentum .
Washington Redskins have had their name for many years . President Barack Obama suggested a name change might be in order . NFL commissioner changed his tone , says the name has to change . Team owners did not attend symposium ; tribe hopes controversy will create momentum .