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The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Washington Commanders open 2025 season by ignoring Trump's threats
Don't be fooled by Trump using Washington Commanders name as a distraction | Opinion As the D.C. City Council waits to vote on the agreed-upon proposal between Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Commanders, Trump has threatened to put a "restriction" on the move. Congress formally gave the local D.C. government control of the land where RFK Stadium sits earlier this year. The team changed its name in 2020 because the former nickname was considered racist and offensive toward Native Americans before corporate sponsors threatened to pull funding; the NFL and former team owner Dan Syder, who once told USA TODAY the team would "NEVER" change its name, had no choice. Washington became the Commanders in 2022 after two seasons as the "Washington Football Team." Head coach Dan Quinn received backlash last year for wearing a shirt that referenced the former logo. Player alumni and fans are fond of the former name, but the current front office and players have embraced the "Commanders" moniker.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Commanders are focused on football, not Trump's stadium threats
As Washington Commanders veterans reported to training camp Tuesday for the formal start of the 2025 season, general manager Adam Peters said President Donald Trump recently weighing in on the team's name and quest to build a new stadium in Washington D.C. doesn't impact the team at all. "We're really focused on everything in the building and getting ready for the season and getting our guys in here and getting the building ready ... whether it's the stadium or anything else, those things don't really make it to us," Peters said. "We really just try to focus on what's going on in here and getting ready for the season." Don't be fooled by Trump using Washington Commanders name as a distraction | Opinion As the D.C. City Council waits to vote on the agreed-upon proposal between Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Commanders, Trump has threatened to put a "restriction" on the move. Congress formally gave the local D.C. government control of the land where RFK Stadium sits earlier this year. The team changed its name in 2020 because the former nickname was considered racist and offensive toward Native Americans before corporate sponsors threatened to pull funding; the NFL and former team owner Dan Syder, who once told USA TODAY the team would "NEVER" change its name, had no choice. Washington became the Commanders in 2022 after two seasons as the "Washington Football Team." Head coach Dan Quinn received backlash last year for wearing a shirt that referenced the former logo. Player alumni and fans are fond of the former name, but the current front office and players have embraced the "Commanders" moniker.
NBC News
28-04-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project
Washington's NFL franchise is set to return to the nation's capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build a new stadium as part of a project totaling nearly $4 billion. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the District of Columbia and the Commanders reached an agreement to construct a new home for the football team in the city at the site the old RFK Stadium, the place the franchise called home for more than three decades. It would open in 2030, with groundbreaking expected next year, pending D.C. City Council approval. The Commanders are contributing $2.7 billion, with the city investing roughly $1.1 billion over the next eight years for the stadium, housing, green space and a sportsplex on 170 acres of land bordering the Anacostia River. The stadium itself will take up just 16 of those acres. The team and the mayor announced the move in a video posted on social media, narrated by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann, who spoke about his experience playing at RFK Stadium and how the new one will benefit the city. 'Let's bring the Commanders home,' Theismann said. 'The time is now. Let's bring Washington back to D.C.' City and team officials along with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell unveiled the plans at an event at the National Press Club in front of a backdrop reading, 'Welcome home.' Mambo Sauce's 'Welcome to DC' blared from speakers as Goodell, Bowser and controlling owner Josh Harris entered to cheers. Commanders ownership has been considering places in Washington, Maryland and Virginia since buying the team from Dan Snyder in 2022. The most recent progress came when congress passed a bill transferring the RFK Stadium land to D.C. that was signed by former President Joe Biden in early January, after lobbying on Capitol Hill by Harris and Goodell late last year. Washington has played in Landover, Maryland, since moving there in 1997. The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Landover runs through 2027. Harris has called 2030 a 'reasonable target' for a new stadium. The team played at RFK Stadium, two miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the U.S. Capitol, from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.
Fox Sports
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Commanders, D.C. agree to build stadium at RFK site
Washington's NFL franchise is set to return to the nation's capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the District of Columbia and the Commanders reached an agreement to construct a new home for the football team in the city at the place the franchise called home for more than three decades. The agreement is pending D.C. City Council approval. The team and the mayor announced the move in a video posted on social media, narrated by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann, who spoke about his experience playing at RFK Stadium and how the new one will benefit the city. "The time is now," Theismann said. "Let's bring Washington back to D.C." Further details on timing and funding are expected later in the day. Bowser and team officials are scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. EDT. Commanders ownership, led by Josh Harris, has been considering places in Washington, Maryland and Virginia since buying the team from Dan Snyder in 2022. The most recent progress came when congress passed a bill transferring the RFK Stadium land to D.C. that was signed by former President Joe Biden in early January, after lobbying on Capitol Hill by Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell late last year. Washington has played in Landover, Maryland, since moving there in 1997. The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Landover runs through 2027. Harris has called 2030 a "reasonable target" for a new stadium. The team played at RFK Stadium, 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the U.S. Capitol, from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Chicago Tribune
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site
WASHINGTON — Washington's NFL franchise is set to return to the nation's capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the District of Columbia and the Commanders reached an agreement to construct a new home for the football team in the city at the place the franchise called home for more than three decades. The agreement is pending D.C. City Council approval. The team and the mayor announced the move in a video posted on social media, narrated by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann, who spoke about his experience playing at RFK Stadium and how the new one will benefit the city. 'The time is now,' Theismann said. 'Let's bring Washington back to D.C.' Further details on timing and funding are expected later in the day. Bowser and team officials are scheduled to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Commanders ownership, led by Josh Harris, has been considering places in Washington, Maryland and Virginia since buying the team from Dan Snyder in 2022. The most recent progress came when congress passed a bill transferring the RFK Stadium land to D.C. that was signed by former President Joe Biden in early January, after lobbying on Capitol Hill by Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell late last year. Washington has played in Landover, Maryland, since moving there in 1997. The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Landover runs through 2027. Harris has called 2030 a 'reasonable target' for a new stadium. The team played at RFK Stadium, 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the U.S. Capitol, from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.
