After months and months of controversies and drama, Dan and Tanya Snyder announced in a terse press release that they have hired Bank of America Securities to consider “potential transactions,” which presumably means a partial or total sale of the Washington Commanders (NFL). (more…)
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Investors pressuring for Washington Football Team sale
More turmoil in the ownership suite: minority investors in the NFL franchise are reportedly pressuring Dan Snyder on a Washington Football Team sale as a way to maximize the value of their shares. (more…)
Redskins name to be retired
The Washington Redskins name will be replaced, with team owner Dan Snyder and NFL officials working on a replacement that should be announced shortly. (more…)
Redskins name to be reviewed by team
After pressure from sponsors, D.C. officials, minority team investors and naming-rights partner FedEx, the Washington Redskins name and branding will be reviewed by team ownership and management, with changes expected. (more…)
Approval of Sports Betting Bill Could Pave Way for Virginia Redskins Stadium
With Virginia lawmakers approving legislation to legalize sports betting, the state might strengthen its case to land a new Washington Redskins stadium. (more…)
Best of 2016: #7, Washington Redskins Search for Stadium Site
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Football Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: The Washington Redskins consider sites for a new stadium. (more…)
New Bjarke Ingels NFL Stadium Design Unveiled
It may not end up looking quite so futuristic and a potential site has not been identified, but a preliminary design from starchitect Bjarke Ingels for the NFL’s Washington Redskins was unveiled this weekend — including a prominent spot in CBS’s 60 Minutes. (more…)
Architect retained for new Redskins stadium: report
Owner Dan Snyder has reportedly retained Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group to design a new Redskins stadium in the region — the clearest sign the team is ready to leave FedEx Field. (more…)