The stars were out for the Washington Commanders’ season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals from FedEx Field. Sunday’s game was dubbed the “Welcome Home” game by Washington’s new owners, as several former players returned to FedEx Field after being alienated from the franchise for years.
However, Sunday wasn’t just about former players, owners, or celebrities. It was mainly about the fans. Washington’s new ownership group has seen what has happened to the fan base over the past 24 years. Heck, three of Washington’s new owners grew up as fans of the franchise.
Buy Commanders TicketsIf Sunday was any indication of the future, the Commanders should be excited. FedEx Field was sold out — and loud. Until Washington becomes a consistent winner, it won’t be easy to keep opposing fan bases, such as Dallas and Philadelphia, out, but you must start somewhere. And Week 1 was a terrific starting point.
Here are some images and videos of former players and current professional sports stars who attended Sunday’s game.
Champ Bailey
Champ Bailey returns to FedEx pic.twitter.com/KIbhEgvTsl
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2023
Robert Griffin III
Unforgettable moment with my daughters pic.twitter.com/5hkN9uj53A
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 11, 2023
RGIII with Joe Theismann
With the legend himself @Theismann7 pic.twitter.com/l9WKq0tBfr
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 10, 2023
Joel Embiid
We watched the Commanders go 1-0 with the great @michaelrubin , but baby Gia looking at Joel Embiid like he is the tallest man in the world took over this photo 😂 pic.twitter.com/sGDdBDDQKz
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 11, 2023
Commanders minority partner Magic Johnson
Our fellow owner and Josh Harris’s wife Marjorie Harris. Fanatics owner Michael Rubin and my great friends Visa CMO Frank Cooper and Cigna Healthcare President Mike Triplett. pic.twitter.com/gaijNuiTmS
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 10, 2023
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant leaving FedEx wearing a Chase Young jersey pic.twitter.com/l0THtOBrdu
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 10, 2023
Josh Harris
THE JOSH HARRIS ERA IS HERE.
New #Commanders owner Josh Harris makes the rounds at the season opener at FedEx Field, greeting fans and chatting with Joe Theismann and Mark Moseley@JPFinlayNBCS @nbcwashington #Commanders #HTTC pic.twitter.com/toTQT8nNez
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) September 10, 2023
John Riggins
John Riggins sat in the stands with Commanders minority owner Mitch Rales on Sunday.
(via John McDonnell/WaPo) pic.twitter.com/gq1BQ7SlNy
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 11, 2023
Charles Mann
Charles Mann and his Super Bowl ring from the 1991 season. pic.twitter.com/paKhMOmmth
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 10, 2023
Dexter Manley
Dexter Manley. pic.twitter.com/xV9i7rfcNi
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 10, 2023
