Joe Theismann responds to the Commanders returning to the RFK location and the connection to Trump’s name.

Washington Commanders to Return to RFK Stadium

The Washington Commanders are slated to return to the RFK Stadium site, a place that holds historical significance for many fans, especially due to its association with former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann.

Interestingly, it’s where Theismann made both his first and last NFL passes. After moving out of the nation’s capital and into Landover, Maryland, in 1997, the team plans to come back home in 2030. “There’s an old saying: You can never go home again. But the Commanders have shown it’s possible,” Theismann shared in a recent conversation.

Besides the excitement surrounding the relocation, there are whispers about President Donald Trump wanting to name the new stadium after himself. While the White House hasn’t confirmed this, press secretary Caroline Leavitt noted, “President Trump is the one who made the new stadium possible, so it’s a beautiful name.”

The announcement of the RFK Stadium deal saw Trump, along with Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. However, Trump stirred some controversy by indicating he might halt the team’s stadium plans unless they reverted to their previous name.

When Theismann was asked if he thought the stadium should bear Trump’s name, he was somewhat noncommittal. “Whatever happens, well, that’s between the commander in chief and the president,” he remarked.

Yet, regardless of the name, Theismann views this shift as a way to unite generations of Washington fans, both young and old. “It’s exciting. Josh Harris, the owner, grew up as a Redskins fan, and many others in ownership share that sentiment. For fans who loved the team at RFK Stadium, this is going to bring back cherished memories,” he said. “It’s really about nostalgia for them. Going back to a place that holds so many childhood memories will surely be special.”