Route 1’s Discovery District research park, located on the eastern edge of the University of Maryland‘s campus, scored a big win this week as the Washington Commanders football team announced its office is moving in.
The NFL team will be moving its front-end staff to the fourth floor of a new office building at 4600 River Rd., a short walk from the planned M Square Station of the Purple Line light rail slated to open sometime between 2026 and 2027.
“Moving our headquarters will provide exciting new spaces to take in home games and will provide for greater collaboration for our business staff and partnership with the University of Maryland,” said Commanders President Jason Wright in a statement.
The office space will include workers on the Commanders’ human resources, sales and marketing teams, among others.
The 150-acre research park started by the University of Maryland is already home to staff for the Food & Drug Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Center for Physics, but the Commanders adds another name-brand that can help lure new tenants.
It’s also a win for Maryland officials who are hoping that the team doesn’t leave the state as its new owners look for a new stadium location.
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