The effort to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia could be in trouble when the General Assembly returns to the Capitol next week.
, which the team dumped amid criticism that it was a racial slur but the senator supported as a historic and storied National Football League brand.
Separately, Stephen D. Newman , part of a team of legislators working to hash out differences in rival House and Senate stadium bills and rein in the cost to taxpayers to below $300 million, said controversies surrounding Commanders owner Daniel Snyder threaten to sink the legislation. Snyder has been accused of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties — allegations he denies.“Most people would like to have the team here.
Commanders team president Jason Wright said in a statement: “We are incredibly eager to continue our work with legislative leaders in Virginia and other jurisdictions. The bill being crafted in the Virginia General Assembly would pave the way for us to engage in meaningful discussions with state and local leaders in the Commonwealth on their economic development goals and how our new venue can dramatically support those objectives.
The Commanders are contractually obligated to play at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., until 2027, after which they could stay or seek another home. The team has been shopping for a new home for years in Virginia, Maryland and D.C.Snyder wants to build not just a new stadium but a vast commercial and residential complex that supporters call a “mini-city,” including a convention center, concert venue, hotels, restaurants and housing.
The effort initially appeared to have broad support, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin giving it a shout-out in his first speech to the General Assembly. The Republican-controlled House of Delegates and the Democratic-led Senate passed separate bills in February by wide, bipartisan margins.
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