The future of the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, has been thrown into uncertainty after voters in Kansas City rejected a measure that would have supported proposed renovations to Arrowhead Stadium, the team’s home. The measure would have also helped fund a new stadium for the city’s Major League Baseball team, the Royals.
Following the failed effort, Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson took to social media to advocate for the Chiefs to relocate to Texas. The franchise originally hails from Texas, where it was known as the Dallas Texans before rebranding and moving to Missouri in 1963.
“Welcome home, Dallas Texans!,” Johnson wrote on social media, suggesting that the Chiefs could play their home games at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, which has recently undergone significant renovations.
Despite the presence of the Dallas Cowboys in nearby Arlington, Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in Dallas’s ability to support another NFL franchise. He cited the city’s strong sports culture and growing market as reasons why the Chiefs would thrive in Texas.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was born in Texas and played college football at Texas Tech, has strong ties to the state. Additionally, Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt has a home in Dallas, further fueling speculation about a potential move.
While the Chiefs still have several years left on their lease at Arrowhead Stadium, the possibility of a relocation to Texas has sparked excitement and debate among football fans. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
