{"id":2398657,"date":"2025-02-04T11:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/roger-goodell-voices-strong-support-for-commanders-returning-to-washington-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:20:05","slug":"roger-goodell-voices-strong-support-for-commanders-returning-to-washington-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/roger-goodell-voices-strong-support-for-commanders-returning-to-washington-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Roger Goodell voices strong support for Commanders returning to Washington &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Froger-goodell-voices-strong-support-for-commanders-returning-to-washington-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2398657&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>NFL Commissioner \u2064Roger \u200cGoodell has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-trump-religious-groups-begin-turning-up-heat-on-gop-to-take-action-on-marjorie-taylor-greene\/\" title=\"Pro-Trump, Religious Groups Begin Turning Up Heat On GOP To Take Action On Marjorie Taylor Greene\">expressed strong support<\/a> for the\u200c Washington Commanders\u2062 possibly\u2062 returning to Washington, D.C., particularly to the abandoned RFK Stadium site. His remarks came\u2063 during a\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">recent press \u200cconference<\/a>,highlighting \u200cthe emotional connection he has to the stadium,where he remembers attending games in his youth.<\/p>\n<p>Goodell \u200cnoted that the \u200bcontrol \u2064of \u200bthe\u2062 RFK Stadium \u2063grounds was regained by local authorities,which could facilitate a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-push-to-loosen-gun-restrictions-in-several-states\/\" title=\"GOP lawmakers push to loosen gun restrictions in several states\">move back<\/a> for the team once their lease \u2062in Maryland expires in 2027. He stated that a new stadium at that location\u200b would\u2063 not only benefit the team adn its\u2062 fans but also serve as a\u200b significant economic driver for\u2064 the community.<\/p>\n<p>He \u2063emphasized the \u200dimportance of geographical location for the team&#8217;s fanbase, stating that the D.C. area is\u2064 historically significant and accessible, making it a favorable option\u2063 compared to\u200c Maryland and Virginia. \u2062Together with the team\u2019s owner, Josh Harris, Goodell aims to \u2062revitalize the area and honor the rich history\u2063 associated with the Commanders in \u2064Washington.\u2062 Goodell also reflected on his disappointment regarding the current\u2063 condition of\u200d the RFK site, expressing a desire to see it restored to its former glory. <\/p>\n<p>both Goodell and Harris are actively discussing the team&#8217;s future with local \u200bofficials, indicating a clear interest in reestablishing the\u2064 Commanders\u2019 presence in the nation&#8217;s capital.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Roger Goodell voices strong support for Commanders returning to Washington<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1868798\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NFL<\/a> Commissioner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/roger-goodell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Roger Goodell<\/a> gave one of his strongest public statements in support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-commanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington Commanders<\/a> moving back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Goodell&rsquo;s comments come after Washington <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3263572\/washington-commanders-green-light-dc-stadium-government-funding-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">regained control<\/a> of the abandoned RFK Stadium grounds, in hopes they can entice the team to rebuild their home base there once their current lease in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I remember that as a kid growing up, the power of that vision and what it means to that community,&rdquo; Goodell said during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-he-cant-guarantee-republicans-wont-force-a-default\/\" title=\"Biden can&#039;t promise GOP won&#039;t cause default.\">wide-ranging press conference<\/a> in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a really powerful thing. So if it turns out that that is the best alternative, it could be a great thing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Goodell added that a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site would be &ldquo;a huge economic driver,&rdquo; adding that the team returning to the District to a new home with monuments and the U.S. Capitol in its view &ldquo;would be great for our nation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Goodell grew up the son of former Sen. Charles Goodell of New York, noting he has memories of watching the team play at first at Griffith Stadium, then at RFK, while growing up.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s important for the team to play in an area that is beneficial for the fans. It&rsquo;s going to be beneficial for those communities, and it&rsquo;s going to be beneficial to the team,&rdquo; Goodell said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m also a kid who grew up in Washington, D.C., going to RFK Stadium, and I remember that experience. When I see that stadium site today &mdash; I went by it when I was down in Washington in December &mdash; and, frankly, it was really disappointing. It made me sad to see that area, and how the stadium looks today and how the community looks,&rdquo; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>The Commanders are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/3264303\/dc-momentum-maryland-fight-new-commanders-stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">in regular contact<\/a> with Maryland and D.C. officials about the future of the team. They are contractually obligated to play their home games at Northwest Stadium, which the team owns, until September 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Goodell lobbied for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, which Congress passed with bipartisan support in December, to transfer ownership of the area back to D.C. He and the team&rsquo;s relative owner, Josh Harris, have both cited their fond memories of watching the team play in the District as part of their support in moving the team.<\/p>\n<p>At an end-of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brandon-drurys-2-homers-send-angels-past-athletics-7-3-in-season-finale\/\" title=\"Brandon Drury hit two ... runs to lead the Angels to a 7-3 victory over the Athletics in their final game of the season.\">-season news conference<\/a> in Ashburn, Virginia, Harris said moving the team to D.C. would be the most viable option due to its central location in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia region and its history there.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the location that, when we do surveys, is the most acceptable,&rdquo; Harris said. &ldquo;That doesn&rsquo;t mean that there&rsquo;s not a lot of support in Maryland, a lot of support in Virginia. There is, but obviously, D.C. is kind of aligned with the history and happens to be the easiest place to get to for the most number of fans.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After the Commanders lost the NFC championship, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday in New Orleans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1868798\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1868798\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goodell strongly supports the Commanders&#8217; return to D.C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2398658,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/roger-goodell.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[7611,7215,49782,4086],"class_list":["post-2398657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-commanders","tag-nfl","tag-roger-goodell","tag-washington"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/roger-goodell.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2398657"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2398661,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398657\/revisions\/2398661"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2398658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2398657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2398657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2398657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}