Commanders Set to Relocate to DC Following RFK Stadium Bill Being Passed

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Posted on 12/21/2024 9:40:30 AM PST by MinorityRepublican

The Washington Commanders are one of the most storied teams in the NFL. After being started as the Boston Braves in 1932. Following a big move to Washington D.C., the team would change to the Washington Redskins in 1937.

The Redskins would play at RFK Stadium from 1961-96, and then move to FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland — where they remained until now. However, after another name change that led to the Washington Commanders moniker, the team might finally move back to their namesake.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, the RFK Stadium Bill was quietly passed by the senate. This bill will lead to the renovation of RFK Stadium, which can be come the new home of the Commanders following their lease ending in 2027.

According to A.J. Perez, "BREAKING: D.C. will soon be an option for the next Washington Commanders stadum in a shocking early morning twist in the Senate. The RFK Stadium bill passed by unanimous consent—meaning all 100 Senators were on board— hours after it was left out of the continuing resolution."

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