Washington Commanders Announce Historic Deal to Return to RFK Stadium
In a monumental agreement, Mayor Bowser and the Washington Commanders have finalized a deal to bring the NFL team back to D.C. with plans for a new stadium at the historic RFK campus. The deal, estimated at nearly $4 billion, encompasses the construction of a state-of-the-art stadium that aims to host up to 65,000 fans and include a mixed-use neighborhood. Commanders owner Josh Harris emphasized that this would be the best stadium in the country. While the news has been met with excitement, concerns from local activists regarding housing and redevelopment at the site have also surfaced. The Commanders’ commitment to returning to the nation’s capital marks a significant chapter in the team’s history, promising economic revitalization and community engagement around the RFK site.
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