Dallas Mayor Envisions Two NFL Teams in City Amidst Uncertainty for Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Johnson, the mayor of Dallas, has set his sights on bringing a second NFL team to his city as the future of the Kansas City Chiefs hangs in the balance. The back-to-back Super Bowl champions are facing uncertainty in their current location after a failed sales tax proposal for stadium renovations.
The Chiefs had committed $300 million in private funds towards the $800 million project, with hopes of receiving public funding to support the renovations. However, with the proposal rejected, the future of the Chiefs in Kansas City is now uncertain and relocation is a possibility.
Mayor Johnson, who believes Dallas can support two NFL franchises, has expressed interest in bringing the Chiefs back to the city where they were initially founded as the Dallas Texans before moving to Kansas City. Johnson has previously campaigned for an expansion franchise in Dallas, despite opposition from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who values the Cowboys as one of the league’s marquee teams.
While there has been speculation about the Chiefs potentially moving back to Dallas, their stadium lease does not expire until 2031 and there is little indication that a move is imminent. Nevertheless, Mayor Johnson is expected to continue his efforts to bring a second NFL team to Dallas until a resolution is reached.
As the drama unfolds for the Kansas City Chiefs, all eyes will be on Mayor Johnson and his campaign to make Dallas home to two NFL teams. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for more updates on this developing story.
