Washington Commanders aggressively pursued top NFC quarterback

The Washington Commanders are on a serious hunt for their next starting quarterback. But how serious are they? Well, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, serious enough to offer what sources are saying was a strong offer to the Seattle Seahawks for their starting quarterback Russell Wilson.

The talks didn’t go very far, as the Seahawks don’t have any interest in moving off of Wilson at this time. But given the nature of Washington’s aggressiveness and pursuing the Seattle star quarterback, the Commanders are ready to go all in to acquire a proven elite quarterback. And they did not stop at Seattle.

“ Washington has called essentially everywhere about finding a QB. Their call to the #Seahawks shows a commitment to swinging big. They went 7-10 last year with a solid backup. A sure-fire starter changes everything for a team ready to compete,” said Rapoport.

Commanders eyeing land for a new stadium

The Washington Commanders are considering three locations in Virginia for their new stadium and entertainment complex, per a report from the Washington Post. Of the three options, one is located Loudoun County and the other two are in Prince William County.

All three locations are within 27 miles of the Capitol.

The team has reportedly been in conversations with Virginia officials for months about building a new stadium in the state. Washington is still engaged in talks with officials from Maryland and D.C. as well, though reports indicated Virginia is the favorite at the moment. Governor Glenn Youngkin has previously expressed support for the project, which has been described as a “mini-city.”

According to planning documents, the complex would include much more than a football stadium. The Commanders have also outlined plans for a resort, conference center, amphitheater, cinema, nightclub and family-friendly venue with additional retail and office space as well as housing. All three sites would include a new training facility as well.

In all, Washington needs to invest about $2 billion to complete the project.