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Washington Commanders reportedly nearing $3B deal to bring team back to DC

The nation's capital could be close to watching the Washington Commanders returning to D.C., with a deal worth $3 billion reportedly nearing.

By Josh Sanchez

Fan tailgate outside Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.
Fan tailgate outside Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders could be nearing a return to the nation's capitol.

According to a report from Mark Segraves of NBC Washington on Wednesday night, the NFL franchise is nearing a $3 billion deal with the District of Columbia to return the Commanders to a new stadium built on the RFK Stadium site.

Segraves' report states "multiple sources familiar with the deal told News4 that Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Commanders have the framework for a deal in place that would see the team paying the vast majority of the costs to build a new stadium and much of the money provided by the city going for infrastructure that will support the entire 180-acre development."

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The Commanders would front as much as $2.5 billion for the project, while D.C. would provide up to $850 million.

Fan celebrate with Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the stands after scoring a touchdown.
Fan celebrate with Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the stands after scoring a touchdown. / Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The city would pay the first $500 million in installments from 2026 and 2030, while the final $350 million would be paid in 2032 through the taxes generated from the new site development.

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The goal would be to finish the project by 2030.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles. / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Washington previously played in RFK Stadium from 1961-96 before moving to Landover, Maryland, where they currently play at Northwest Stadium.

Returning the franchise to D.C. would be a long-awaited more for the fanbase that could reinject some energy as the Commanders begin turning things around with new franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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