The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

The new owners of the Washington Commanders are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the local community in the days leading up to the season opener.