Washington Commanders' stadium deal exceeds $3 billion as draft strategies intensify

With a $3.2 billion redevelopment plan at the RFK Stadium site, public investment raises debates about priorities amid D.C.'s vibrant sports culture.

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Draft Strategies

Commanders focus on draft strategies as stadium plans unfold

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Key Facts
  • Washington finds itself in an unusual position entering Thursday's start of the NFL draft — picking near the end of the first round and not needing a quarterback.1
  • Washington has shown interest in multiple pass rushers as they prepare for the NFL draft.1
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Background Context

Stadium redevelopment plan and draft strategies for the Commanders

I think that D.C. residents, especially D.C. residents right here in Ward 7, are very excited about world-class sports. They were excited about the Washington Nationals, the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Mystics, DC United. They know we’re the sports capital and they know what that means for our economy.
Muriel Bowser
D.C. Mayor
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Our economy is shifting because of federal government decisions about people, headquarters and the like. And so Deputy Mayor Albert and I, and our entire team, is very focused on how we prepare D.C. for a different economy. And a big, big bright spot in our economy is entertainment and sports. So we’re gonna be presenting to the council a very robust plan about how we change our economy to get ready for the future.
Muriel Bowser
D.C. Mayor
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Total public private partnership value
$3.2 billion
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Estimated taxpayer investment
$800 million
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Total expected deal worth
> $3 billion
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Team's financial contribution
$2.5 billion
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District's financial contribution
$850 million
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Key Facts
  • The framework of a plan to demolish RFK Stadium and replace it with a new stadium surrounded by mixed-use development is becoming more real.1
  • Opposition to any deal using public money is already coalescing in groups who would rather see funds being invested in affordable housing.1
  • D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser is advocating for the Commanders to return to the site of RFK Stadium with a deal worth over $3 billion.
  • Washington believes its recent free agency activity enables them to go in multiple directions during the upcoming NFL draft.1
  • Washington's run game faltered down the stretch in 2024, with their running backs averaging just 3.1 yards per carry over the last four regular-season games.1
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