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🚨 Commanders Stadium Deal Heads to D.C. Council Vote

On August 1, 2025, the D.C. Council will vote on a $3.7 billion redevelopment plan at the historic RFK Stadium site. If approved, this would mark the team's long-awaited return to Washington, D.C. after decades in Maryland .
Under the updated deal, the Commanders would invest $2.7 billion, while the District would contribute $1 billion in infrastructure, mixed-use development, and site preparation
The revised agreement assumes the project will generate approximately $26.6 billion in tax revenue over 30 years, and reduce taxpayer risk by $55 million compared with prior versions
Phil Mendelson, D.C. Council Chair, confirmed the Aug. 1 vote and described the updated package as a win for both the team and the community .
Despite former President Trump threatening to block the deal unless the team reverted to its prior name “Redskins,” local leaders reaffirmed that naming decisions are independent, and opposing comments won’t impact votes

The development spans roughly 174–180 acres, featuring a 65,000-seat covered-roof stadium, 6,000 housing units (1,800 affordable), retail, hotels, a sportsplex, and parkland Daily Voice+6Wikipedia+6AP News+6.
The project is positioned not only as a new home field but also a year-round destination for concerts, NCAA games, and international sports events managed by Events DC Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with completion and grand opening targeted for 2030—coinciding with the team’s centennial-era return to DC Globely News+1Wikipedia+1.

On July 27, 2025, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin reported to training camp during the NFL’s “Back Together Weekend,” officially ending his holdout—but without a contract extension in place Alamy+14Hogs Haven+14Hogs Haven+14.
Though present, McLaurin was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to a lingering ankle injury. He’s participating in team meetings and rehab sessions, but not on-field practices yet nypost.com+4Reuters+4Hogs Haven+4.
Coach Dan Quinn praised McLaurin’s attendance and confirmed the front office continues negotiations with his representatives. The PUP designation also means his daily fines have been halted but his contract status is unresolved si.com+4Hogs Haven+4nypost.com+4.
McLaurin missed the offseason activities, incurring fines and losing over $200,000, and remains frustrated over what he sees as undervalued compensation given his elite performance—five straight 1,000-yard seasons and multiple Pro Bowl nods The Washington Post.
His return was met with excitement: fans filled the stands for the first open practice in years, waving signs supporting McLaurin and cheering standout rookie Jaylin Lane and QB Jayden Daniels during drills nypost.com+3The Washington Post+3Hogs Haven+3.