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President Donald Trump, from right, speaks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris listen during an event to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington to host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall, President Donald Trump says

President Donald Trump announced the NFL draft is coming to Washington in 2027. The plan is to hold the event on the National Mall with the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and other landmarks part of the backdrop.

May 5

Two-way player Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars first round draft pick, second overall, pose with a jersey with general manager James Gladstone, right, head coach Liam Coen, second from right, and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli, left, during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Raiders, Jaguars and Chiefs receive A’s in the AP’s NFL draft grades

April 27

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters, left, and head coach Dan Quinn, right, listen to first-round draft pick offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. during an NFL football news conference in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Commanders use NFL draft to quietly build around franchise QB Jayden Daniels

April 26

Washington Commanders first-round draft pick offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., center, holds his jersey with head coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Adam Peters, right, after an NFL football news conference in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Kingsbury wanted Peters to ‘take Oregon tackle.’ The Commanders did, drafting Conerly in 1st round

April 26

Oregon offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Commanders take Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the NFL draft

April 25

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Top prospects play flag football with Special Olympics athletes in Detroit on eve of NFL Draft

Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and 10 other prospects expected to be selected in the first round played flag football with Special Olympics athletes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Detroit (AP video: Mike Householder)

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Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, announcing that the 76ers will partner with Comcast, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to build the arena downtown,. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing

February 3

Miami quarterback Cam Ward throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on, Nov. 30, 2024 in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Miami’s Cam Ward wins the Manning Award as top college QB, says it can help him prepare for NFL

January 29

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stretches during an NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of Super Bowl 59 against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream

February 13

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels listens to a question during a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game

January 27

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January 27

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels leaves the field after losing the NFC Championship NFL football game to the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Turnovers doom Commanders as rookie QB Jayden Daniels falls short of making the Super Bowl

January 27

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, left, quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrate after the Eagles won the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Commanders

January 27

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, announcing that the 76ers will partner with Comcast, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to build the arena downtown,. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Josh Harris finds himself on brink of championship with Commanders he can’t find with 76ers

January 25

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates his five-yard touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders

January 25

Washington Redskins's John Riggins (44) heads for the end zone for the team's second touchdown in the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Washington, Jan. 22, 1983. (AP Photo/File)

The Washington Commanders once ruled an entire region. After years of struggle, the joy has returned

January 25

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks to the media during an NFL football press conference, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders coach Dan Quinn is on the verge of returning to the Super Bowl 8 years after Falcons loss

January 24

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Welcome to the mobile age: NFL conference title games filled with dual-threat QBs

January 23

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) reacts to his interception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders’ long playoff run

January 23

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun celebrates after recovering a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles, Commanders play for 3rd time this season, but Sunday’s matchup has Super Bowl spot at stake

January 23

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels talks to the media after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Plenty of college reps helped Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix make an immediate impact in the NFL

January 23

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Washington visits Philadelphia in NFC East showdown for the conference title

January 25

This combo of file photos shows, from left, NFL Awards MVP finalists: Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills; Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles; Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals; Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions; Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/File)

AP NFL Award finalists

January 23

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

February 13

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ready to face Commanders in NFC title game on balky left knee

January 23

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

‘Best rookie year of all time?’ Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl

January 23

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media before the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

January 23

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates with Bobby Wagner (54) after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game

January 22

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year’s run

January 20

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles ride Saquon Barkley to an NFC championship showdown at home against Washington

January 20

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches during warmups before an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

January 21

Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) returns a 40-yard interception for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Commanders roll into the NFC title game at Philadelphia after getting 5 turnovers against Detroit

January 20

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates following an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

January 20

Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi (76) is helped by medical staff after being injured against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi has a torn ACL. He is out for the playoffs

January 19

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions’ quick playoff exit

January 19

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Daniels leads Commanders to first NFC championship in 33 years, upsetting No. 1 seed Lions

January 19