WT - ‘Time to revive that legacy:’ Franchise legends react to RFK Stadium site deal
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 3:51 am
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Joe Theismann still remembers the rocking stands and the roaring crowds of RFK Stadium. The former quarterback said he, along with several Washington football legends, can’t wait for the franchise’s planned return to the District at a new stadium.
“When I first stepped into RFK Stadium, I knew I found a home,” Theismann said in a video for the Commanders announcing the agreement.
District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders owner Josh Harris announced a $3.7 billion deal to build a new arena on the site of RFK Stadium on Monday. The planned construction will also feature a commercial plaza, affordable housing and green spaces.
Franchise icons like coach Joe Gibbs, quarterback Doug Williams, running back John Riggins and cornerback Darrell Green celebrated the news with the mayor and the owner.
“This is special for all of us,” Green told reporters. “I just hope we can get it all done and pull the trigger. It’s going to be huge for our community, for the city.”
The proposed deal — which features a nearly $4 billion investment from the Commanders and the city — has not been finalized. A majority of city council members still need to sign off.
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Joe Theismann still remembers the rocking stands and the roaring crowds of RFK Stadium. The former quarterback said he, along with several Washington football legends, can’t wait for the franchise’s planned return to the District at a new stadium.
“When I first stepped into RFK Stadium, I knew I found a home,” Theismann said in a video for the Commanders announcing the agreement.
District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders owner Josh Harris announced a $3.7 billion deal to build a new arena on the site of RFK Stadium on Monday. The planned construction will also feature a commercial plaza, affordable housing and green spaces.
Franchise icons like coach Joe Gibbs, quarterback Doug Williams, running back John Riggins and cornerback Darrell Green celebrated the news with the mayor and the owner.
“This is special for all of us,” Green told reporters. “I just hope we can get it all done and pull the trigger. It’s going to be huge for our community, for the city.”
The proposed deal — which features a nearly $4 billion investment from the Commanders and the city — has not been finalized. A majority of city council members still need to sign off.
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