The Washington Commanders return to the District of Columbia hinges on the passage of a spending bill in Congress.

Why it matters: The bill includes a resolution to transfer control of the land at the RFK site from Congress to the District of Columbia, potentially paving the way for the Commanders' relocation.

• DC Mayor Muriel Bowser clarified that the current bill does not allocate any funds for a new stadium, contrary to a tweet from Elon Musk.
• The transfer of the RFK site could increase the chances of the Commanders returning to their former home where they played from 1961-1996.

Yes, but: While the bill allows for the transfer of land, it does not require or link it directly to the construction of a stadium.

• The Commanders have the option to stay in Landover, Maryland if they choose.

What to watch: The negotiations and discussions surrounding the spending bill and the potential implications for the Commanders' future.

What's next: If the bill passes with the land transfer included, it would mark a significant step forward in the Commanders' efforts to secure a new stadium and return to the District of Columbia.

DC Mayor Bowser emphasized the importance of freeing the RFK site, which has remained unused for a decade and is considered a blight on the nation's capital.

• Bowser highlighted the need to invest in removing blight and transforming the RFK site into something more appealing and beneficial for the city.
• The mayor expressed agreement with President-elect Joe Biden's vision of making the nation's capital the most beautiful capital in the world.

The bottom line: While the spending bill does not directly allocate funds for a new stadium, the transfer of the RFK site to the District of Columbia sets the stage for potential future developments in the Commanders' quest for a new home. The focus now is on the negotiations and the future steps that will determine the team's fate.

The Washington Commanders return to the District of Columbia hinges on the passage of a spending bill in Congress.

Why it matters: The bill includes a resolution to transfer control of the land at the RFK site from Congress to the District of Columbia, potentially paving the way for the Commanders' relocation.

• DC Mayor Muriel Bowser clarified that the current bill does not allocate any funds for a new stadium, contrary to a tweet from Elon Musk.
• The transfer of the RFK site could increase the chances of the Commanders returning to their former home where they played from 1961-1996.

Yes, but: While the bill allows for the transfer of land, it does not require or link it directly to the construction of a stadium.

• The Commanders have the option to stay in Landover, Maryland if they choose.

What to watch: The negotiations and discussions surrounding the spending bill and the potential implications for the Commanders' future.

What's next: If the bill passes with the land transfer included, it would mark a significant step forward in the Commanders' efforts to secure a new stadium and return to the District of Columbia.

DC Mayor Bowser emphasized the importance of freeing the RFK site, which has remained unused for a decade and is considered a blight on the nation's capital.

• Bowser highlighted the need to invest in removing blight and transforming the RFK site into something more appealing and beneficial for the city.
• The mayor expressed agreement with President-elect Joe Biden's vision of making the nation's capital the most beautiful capital in the world.

The bottom line: While the spending bill does not directly allocate funds for a new stadium, the transfer of the RFK site to the District of Columbia sets the stage for potential future developments in the Commanders' quest for a new home. The focus now is on the negotiations and the future steps that will determine the team's fate.