Bruce Allen was promoted to Washington Redskins president on Monday, three days after defending the NFL team's nickname after a public letter from 50 US lawmakers pushed for a change.
Redskins owner Dan Snyder announced that Allen, the team's general manager, would serve as president and keep duties in both capacities.
"I think the world of Bruce Allen, and giving him both titles is appropriate," Snyder said in a Twitter post.
Allen was hired as executive vice president and general manager of the Redskins in 2009 after serving as general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004-2008.
Allen also as a senior executive with the Oakland Raiders from 1996-2003.
After US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and 49 others demanded that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell change the Redskins name because of its racist overtones, Allen responded by saying the name is supported in public polls and has been intended to honour Native Americans.
"We hope you will join us. Native Americans deserve our support," Allen wrote.
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