Packers RT changes last name to Bako-Bewele to honor heritage
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Key Points:
- Packers right tackle Zach Tom has officially changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele to honor his Nigerian heritage, combining his paternal grandmother's and grandfather's last names.
- Bako-Bewele expressed a desire for a name that reflects his ancestry and can be passed down to future generations, providing a clear representation of his identity.
- The name change process began in March, and while he has updated his jersey for practice, he is still navigating NFL protocols for official recognition.
- Bako-Bewele has been limited in training camp due to knee surgery for a partially torn patellar tendon but is optimistic about returning to full team activities soon.
