Commanders Agree to Return to Washington DC
- The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are reportedly nearing an agreement that would bring the NFL team back to the nation's capital, with the RFK Stadium...
- While reports of negotiations surfaced last week, a concrete agreement was not yet in place.
- The Commanders have been engaged in a search for a new stadium for several years.
Commanders Eye return to RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are reportedly nearing an agreement that would bring the NFL team back to the nation’s capital, with the RFK Stadium site as a potential headquarters.The franchise played at RFK from 1961-1996.
Negotiations and Potential Agreement
While reports of negotiations surfaced last week, a concrete agreement was not yet in place. However, ESPN reported over the weekend that a deal may be materializing, with an official proclamation expected in the coming days.
Years-Long Stadium Search
The Commanders have been engaged in a search for a new stadium for several years. This effort gained momentum after Josh Harris’s group acquired the team from previous owner Dan Snyder in 2023. Locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland have all been under consideration.
Ultimately, the team may return to RFK Stadium. NBC in Washington reports that the investment could reach around $3 billion. As of today, neither Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office nor the Commanders have released official statements.
Timeline for the Move
The commanders’ current lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, runs through 2027. Team owner Josh Harris has stated that 2030 is a ”reasonable objective” for the opening of a new stadium.
RFK Stadium, located about 2 miles east of the U.S. Capitol, was the team’s home from 1961 to 1996 before their move to Maryland. Harris,along with co-owners Mitch Rales and Mark Ein,grew up as Washington football fans during this era,which included three Super Bowl championships from 1982-1991.
