{"id":2430888,"date":"2025-05-05T08:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-expected-to-announce-dc-as-host-of-2027-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T08:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:31:32","slug":"trump-expected-to-announce-dc-as-host-of-2027-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-expected-to-announce-dc-as-host-of-2027-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump expected to announce DC as host of 2027 NFL draft"},"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\">22<\/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%2Ftrump-expected-to-announce-dc-as-host-of-2027-nfl-draft%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=2430888&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>president Donald Trump is anticipated too announce that Washington,D.C. will host the NFL Draft in 2027. This event is noteworthy as the city last held the draft in 1941,with most drafts being held in New York City until the past decade. Trump is expected to make the declaration alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders owner Josh Harris. The event will follow Pittsburgh&#8217;s hosting in 2026, with Detroit and Green Bay having hosted in 2024 and 2025, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL Draft, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dni-ratcliffe-attends-army-navy-football-game-with-president-trump-we-wonder-what-they-might-have-discussed\/\" title=\"DNI Ratcliffe Attends Army \u2013 Navy Football Game with President ... \u2013 We Wonder What They Might Have Discussed\">annual event<\/a> where franchises select new players, is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >bring significant economic benefits<\/a> to the region, as it will likely take place on the National Mall. This announcement coincides with the Washington Commanders\u2019 plans to return to D.C. and occupy the site of the old RFK Stadium after a major redevelopment, even though the new stadium won&#8217;t open until 2030. Goodell remarked that the new stadium could enhance the district&#8217;s chances of hosting a Super Bowl. Notably, the Commanders have not won a Super Bowl since 1992 and the Washington area has never hosted one.  <\/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\">Trump expected to announce DC as host of 2027 NFL draft<\/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_2112447\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Monday that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington, D.C., <\/a>will host the 2027 NFL draft.<\/p>\n<p>The district last held the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3396057\/nfl-racist-too-many-white-people-shedeur-sanders-racism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NFL draft<\/a> in 1941, and it was largely held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York City<\/a> until the last decade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3399105\/trump-100-day-mark-compare-first-second-term\/\">How Trump&#8217;s first- and second-term 100-day marks compare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3399661\/trump-judicial-fights-civil-liberties-concerns\/\">Republicans uneasy over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-civil-liberties-backlash-causes-discomfort-for-republicans\/\" title=\"...&#039;s civil liberties backlash causes discomfort for Republicans\">civil liberties backlash<\/a> to Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3400460\/freedom-caucus-10-years-trump-establishment-agenda\/\">Freedom Caucus, once a vocal &lsquo;think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-rejects-project-2025-due-to-potential-political-backlash-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... rejects Project 2025 due to potential political backlash ... ... Examiner\">tank&#038;rsquo<\/a>; minority, now whips for Trump establishment agenda<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump will announce the event alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders owner Josh Harris. The event in Washington will come after Pittsburgh holds the event in 2026. Detroit and Green Bay held the draft in 2024 and 2025, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The event usually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/2981594\/detroit-officials-hope-nfl-draft-shift-future-city-change-perceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">brings millions of dollars<\/a> to the region where it is held and generates significant buzz. The draft is expected to be held on the National Mall.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-blasted-for-hiring-king-of-viral-misinformation-rex-chapman-for-streaming-service\/\" title=\"CNN Blasted for Hiring &#039;King of Viral Misinformation&#039; Rex Chapman for Streaming Service\">large sports event<\/a> comes after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3393106\/commanders-deal-new-stadium-washington-d-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington Commanders said last week they would be moving back to the district<\/a>, occupying the abandoned RFK Stadium grounds after a $4.7 billion redevelopment of the area. But the stadium isn&rsquo;t set to open until 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Goodell said a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3396033\/dc-rfk-stadium-deal-split-opinions-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">new stadium<\/a> would raise the district&rsquo;s chances of hosting a Super Bowl &ldquo;dramatically.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t come here to announce that, but I would say dramatically,&rdquo; he said during an event.<\/p>\n<p>  &ldquo;I really do think this community could be a great host for a Super Bowl. The [new] stadium is always the missing piece,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3393106\/commanders-deal-new-stadium-washington-d-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">WASHINGTON COMMANDERS ANNOUNCE DEAL FOR NEW NFL STADIUM AT RFK SITE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Commanders franchise hasn&rsquo;t won a Super Bowl since 1992, though it went to the AFC championship game earlier this year. The Washington area has never hosted a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL draft is an annual gathering in which the league&rsquo;s 32 NFL franchises select new players to play for their teams. Miami quarterback Cam Ward went first overall to the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL draft.<\/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_2112447\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2112447\"}});<\/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>Trump to announce DC as 2027 NFL draft host on Monday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2430889,"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\/05\/DC-Draft.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[50501,53443,3634],"class_list":["post-2430888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-dc-2","tag-nfl-draft","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DC-Draft.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430888","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2430888"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2430892,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430888\/revisions\/2430892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2430889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2430888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2430888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2430888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}