The Washington Football Team is returning to Richmond for its training camp, but instead of a two-week stay, it will only hold practices in Virginia鈥檚 capital city from Tuesday, July 27 to Saturday, July 31.
“Going away for Training Camp has always been something I find valuable and believe is a positive experience for building鈥痶eam camaraderie,” said Head Coach Ron Rivera.
“We are eager to get to Richmond to start Training Camp, and I know I speak for all our players and coaches in saying we are excited to have the opportunity to reach and engage with a different part of our fan base and see what the city of Richmond has to offer.”
There will be five open practices during the team鈥檚 stay in Richmond and will culminate with a special workout on the 31st as part of the NFL鈥檚 initiative to celebrate the return of football. The league and its players association continue to work on COVID-19 protocols, and while fans will be allowed to watch open practices, it has not been determined whether players will be permitted to sign autographs.
Last year was supposed to the final year of an eight-year deal between the city and the team to hold its training camp in Richmond, but the pandemic forced the Burgundy and Gold to have workouts closed to the public at its Loudoun County training complex in Ashburn. Washington鈥檚 training camp plans for beyond this year were not announced.
“Our entire organization is thrilled to return to Richmond for Training Camp this year,” said President Jason Wright. “Our鈥痶ime spent鈥痠n Richmond has鈥痓een successful on and off the field, highlighted by the connection to our fans along with our community engagement鈥痚fforts that鈥痟ave positively impacted Richmond and the surrounding area. We look forward鈥痶o strengthening鈥痮ur relationship with the City of鈥疪ichmond as鈥痺e return and kick off our 2021 season.”
