The NFL is back in Los Angeles.
The St. Louis Rams officially are moving to Los Angeles for the 2016 season. After an earlier vote with a different combination of teams and cities didn’t pass, a new proposal was made, leading to the vote that brings the NFL into one of the largest markets in the U.S.
Vote will pass shortly. Unanimous recommendation from committee.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2016
Rams to LA, with Chargers getting first crack through Jan 16, 2017, then Raiders have preference, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2016
And the vote was just 30-2.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2016
And the Rams are off to LA, officially.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2016
NFL.com already has changed the Rams’ team name to reflect their new location.
Well that was quick. The "St. Louis" Rams are no more. The NFL is back in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Pwtou9WZVt
— Pat Bradley ☘️🏀💰🏈 (@PatBradley_) January 13, 2016
It won’t just be the Rams, though. As noted, the San Diego Chargers could join them, and the Oakland Raiders aren’t entirely out of the equation, either.
Rams move. Chargers $100M and option to move to LA. Raiders $100M plus option to move to LA if Chargers don't.
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) January 13, 2016
L.A.’s new mega-stadium will be in Inglewood, Calif., and is not projected to open until 2019, according to the Los Angeles Times. While it’s unclear where the team will play its home games next season, several college stadiums such as the Coliseum and the Rose Bowl could serve as temporary homes.
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@theScore
