After years of uncertainty and negotiations, the Washington Commanders look set to finally come home to the nation's capital, striking a deal with D.C. to build a new stadium on the old RFK site.
The agreement opens the door for the Commanders to return to their longtime home — the site of three Super Bowl wins over an epic 35-year stretch.
Former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III couldn't hide his excitement at the news.
While the official terms of the deal have not been released, multiple reports have suggested that the project could cost more than $3 billion. An announcement with more details is expected Monday morning.
Team owner Josh Harris previously stated that opening the stadium by 2030 is a "reasonable target." The Commanders' current lease at Northwest Stadium runs through 2027, but they have the option to remain longer because they own both the stadium and the land.
"Think about a draft on the Mall and how exciting that would be for the city of Washington, for the NFL," Harris added, referring to the iconic National Mall park in downtown D.C.
According to The Washington Post , a preliminary agreement would require D.C. taxpayers to contribute over $800 million toward the redevelopment of the RFK Stadium site.
