The Commanders are hosting the 2027 NFL draft in Washington, AP source says
- The Washington Commanders will host the 2027 NFL draft in Washington, D.C., with an announcement expected Monday at the White House.
- The hosting follows the Commanders' recent agreement with D.C. To build a new stadium on the old RFK site as part of their return plans.
- The NFL draft has rotated cities since leaving New York in 2015 and recently drew 600,000 fans in Green Bay, NFL’s smallest market.
- Josh Harris, the team’s new owner since 2023, said being in D.C. Is best and called this draft hosting the Commanders' latest off-field victory.
- The agreement still awaits council approval, and the team hopes the draft in the nation’s capital will reinforce their return after prior unsuccessful bids.
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Trump set to announce 2027 NFL draft
President Donald Trump will on Monday, announce an agreement for Washington, D.C., to host the 2027 NFL draft. According to NBC News, the event is expected to take place on the National Mall. Last week, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke about plans to return to Washington and build a new stadium after 27 years in Maryland. The NFL draft is an annual selection of the top college football players by i…
Trump set to announce the 2027 NFL draft will be in Washington — possibly on the National Mall
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is expected to announce Monday an agreement for Washington, D.C., to host the 2027 NFL draft, a person familiar with the plans told NBC News.
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