Roger Goodell received a question on Friday in regards to the controversy surrounding the name of the Washington Redskins.

"Growing up in Washington, I do understand the affinity for that name with the fans," Goodell said. "I also understand the other side of that. I don't think anybody wants to offend anybody. But this has been discussed over a long period of time. I think Dan Snyder and the organization have made it very clear that they are proud of that name and that heritage, and I think the fans are, too." 

There has long been a movement outside the NFL to change the name due to its offensiveness toward Native Americans.