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Mayor Bowser and Washington Commanders announce historic deal to bring the team Home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus – Commanders.com
Washington’s new era will take place in their original home.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium, the team’s return to DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, parks and recreation, hotels, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood amenities.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Commanders back home to the Sports Capital. We said that we could do it all – Commanders, housing, park space, recreation, retail, entertainment and more – and, together, that’s what we are delivering,” said Mayor Bowser. “When we got control of 180 acres of land on the banks of the Anacostia, we knew right away that partnering with the Commanders would be the fastest and surest route to bringing the RFK campus to life. As we focus on the growth of our economy, we’re not only bringing our team home, but we’re also bringing new jobs and new revenue to our city and to Ward 7.”
“Today is a defining moment for the DMV and the Washington Commanders. RFK Stadium holds a legendary place in our history – it’s where the team dominated the NFL, capturing three Super Bowls and creating unforgettable memories for fans. Now, we have the opportunity to honor that legacy by building a new world-class stadium – one that is also a once-in-a-generation catalyst for uplifting and transforming our region,” said Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris. “Working hand-in-hand with District and community leaders, we’re focused on delivering an incredible home for our players and fans, creating a landmark venue that reflects the pride of our nation’s capital, and sparking a new era of economic opportunity across the DMV. RFK was once a place our fans loved, and opponents feared – we’re determined to make it that way again.”
New York Giants depth chart: How the NFL Draft changed the roster – Ed Valentine, BigBlueView.com
New York’s roster definitely shifted after the draft.
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. The New York Giants’ draft class has been well-received by fans and analysts. Let’s look at how the class has impacted the depth chart, and eventually the 53-man roster.
OFFENSE
[Draft picks are in bold. Reported undrafted free agent signings are in italic.]
Quarterback: Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito
The ultimate success or failure of what looks like a second straight quality draft by GM Joe Schoen depends upon whether or not Jaxson Dart turns into the kind of quarterback the Giants are hoping for.
The success or failure of the 2025 season might be largely dependent upon whether or not Wilson can make the kind of late-game plays in close games that Giants quarterbacks could not make a season ago.
Running back: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo, Eric Gray, Dante Miller
Skattebo gives the Giants the kind of bruising, tackle at your own risk, back they have not had since Brandon Jacobs. The common thought is that Skattebo likely pushes the underwhelming Eric Gray off the roster.
DEFENSE
Defensive line:
Nose tackle: Dexter Lawrence, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley
Defensive tackle: Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Chauncey Golston, Darius Alexander, Roy Robertson-Harris, Elijah Chatman, Cory Durden, Elijah Garcia, Jeremiah Ledbetter, Casey Rogers
Depth, depth, depth. Finally! And, upgraded talent with Chauncey Golston, Darius Alexander and Roy Robertson-Harris. Check out Nick Falato’s breakdown of why Alexander is a perfect fit for the Giants.
Outside linebacker: Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, Victor Dimukeje, Tomon Fox, Trace Ford
Yes, we will have to see how defensive coordinator Shane Bowen gets enough snaps for Abdul Carter, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. A four-man pass rush of Carter, Burns, Thibodeaux and Lawrence should be fun to watch — as long as you aren’t the quarterback on the other side.
10 leftover Eagles nuggets from the 2025 NFL Draft -Dave Znagaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles went for quantity on Day 3 of the draft.
1. Day 3 strategy
Despite having a really talented roster already, the Eagles took a ton of players on Day 3. They entered Saturday with six picks but after a couple trade downs ended up with eight players. That seems a bit surprising given the talent already on the roster. One strategy could have been to target players and trade up, but the Eagles decided on a different strategy. With a lot of prospects they graded similarly on the board, GM Howie Roseman opted to have as many dart throws as possible on his favorite day of the draft.
“We felt like on the third day, that was the right strategy for us,” Roseman said. “At this time, we want to increase competition on this team. We felt like if we took multiple darts at positions that we liked players at, it increased our chance on hitting one of those players. So, it was based on the board. That was a big reason why we traded back last night, was because we felt like there was a sweet spot here that we can get a bunch of guys that we had similarly graded, and we feel fortunate that that’s how today worked out.”
There was another interesting note about Roseman’s Day 3 strategy. Ultimately, if Day 3 picks end up being viable backup and special teams contributors, that’s a fine outcome. But that’s not their goal when they make these selections, Roseman said.
“When we look at the later stages of the draft, we’re shooting for starters,” he explained. “We have this meeting this morning and I tell our scouts all the time, we can find backups. We could find backups in August, we can find backups on our team. We want to find starters. And so, if that means that we take six guys – I don’t know, how many guys did we take today? I mean, you take eight guys, and you hit on three starters, I mean, you are smoking. You are doing a really good job. So, we’re going to take shots on guys who have traits and we’re looking for guys that can make a difference.”
So Roseman’s philosophy on Day 3 is pretty clear. It’s a numbers game. The more players they pick with plus traits, the better their odds are of hitting it big.
