"I want to have a name that I can pass down where it represents where they came from." @packers OT Zach Bako-Bewele exp Via @NFL on X

What happened: The Green Bay Packers now list their starting right tackle under a new surname after he began the legal process this spring. The hyphenated name combines his grandparents’ Nigerian surnames, a change he had considered since college.

Why it matters: He wanted a family name that future children could carry as a link to their heritage. The change is reflected on his locker and the team website.

What to watch: Official rosters and game materials should reflect the updated surname during the 2026 preseason.

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