The Washington Commanders will officially be returning to the nation’s capital. After weeks of speculation, the NFL franchise agreed to a deal with the city of Washington, D.C., to build a new stadium at the site of RFK Stadium,

Washington struck a deal to play where RFK Stadium -- the team's home from 1961 to 1996 -- still stands. An announcement is expected Monday by D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders owner Josh Harris.

The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in Washington, D.C., returning the team to its namesake city, sources familiar with the plan tell News4. The plan to be announced Monday between District and team leadership will see the construction of a state-of-the-art arena on the former RFK stadium site along the banks of the Anacostia River.