The Washington Commanders had the biggest offseason front office staff change of any NFL franchise as Josh Harris became the new team owner in Washington. There are plenty of issues that need to be addressed throughout the organization and surely Harris will be getting to all of them, eventually. Early Sunday morning, though, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports gave some insight into what may be a top priority for the new executive.
While recent rumors surfaced claiming that another change to the team’s name was imminent, Jones reports that, for now, they will remain the Commanders, as a name change “isn’t being seriously considered at this time.” While getting back to a winning culture and reconnecting with the community are certainly among the top priorities, the biggest issue is reportedly finding a new stadium to play in.
The team recently hired Thad Sheely as a consultant in the endeavor. Sheely was instrumental “in the development of MetLife Stadium more than a decade ago.” With FedEx Field routinely being considered one of the league’s worst facilities, the brass has been working with local governments in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to discuss potential sites or public funding.
The organization would ideally like to have a site selected by the end of 2024, while the construction of a stadium that can “host major events like a Final Four and Super Bowl would take about four years” more. The team’s current lease at FedEx Field is active through 2026.
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