When the Washington Commanders’ quest for a new stadium ran into major roadblocks in Virginia and D.C. last week, the frontrunner for the team’s next building suddenly seemed to be the location it’s called home since 1997 — Landover, Maryland.
But Maryland lawmakers aren’t exactly doing high-fives over the improved prospects of keeping the Commanders.
Instead, officials say the next move is up to the team. Del. Jazz Lewis, a Prince George’s County Democrat, told The Washington Times he and other state officials are now waiting for the Commanders to make a “public declaration” that they’re going to stay in Maryland before moving forward with stadium project talks.