Washington, D.C.'s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation's capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build a new stadium.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time.

The Washington Commanders are returning to the nation's capital after reaching a deal with the District of Columbia to build a stadium on the site where the National Football League team enjoyed their greatest success.