The Washington Commanders' plans for a new stadium on the old RFK Stadium site in Washington D.C. took a major step forward on Friday as the D.C. City Council voted in favor (9-3) of the $3.8 billion redevelopment.

The Washington, D.C. Council voted to approve development of the RFK Stadium site, which is the first step toward the Washington Commanders building a new stadium in the city.

Amid some saber rattling from the Oval Office, the Washington Commanders got their new stadium proposal in front of the Washington, D.C. city council. Today, the council reached its decision. On Friday,