By the end of the series, either 23 or 24 teams will have played in London since the popular global series began eight years ago. In fact, a year ago there were strong rumors that the Colts would face the Jaguars in London, but those obviously didn’t happen.
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No times have been announced for the games. Given the parameters above, it is possible the Redskins can become the first team to ever play in London back-to-back weeks.
St. Louis’ Week 7 game in London is slated against an NFC East opponent and will be based on the order of this year’s standings.
“It’s pretty cool, but we’ve got a game this weekend against St. Louis so we can’t really think too far in the future”, added linebacker Vinny Rey.
England’s home of rugby union was announced this month as a venue for one of three global Series fixtures to be played in 2016 and the Rams will occupy the home dressing room on October 23.
“If the Rams proceed with us on the north riverfront stadium and redevelopment project, we’re certain accommodations can be made for the Rams to play one game in London next season”.
-And, in Week 8, October 30, the Cincinnati Bengals will play host to Washington at Wembley Stadium. Jacksonville will host Indianapolis, and St. Louis will host a yet-to-be-determined team from the NFC in the other games.
Redskins owner Dan Snyder is on the NFL’s global Committee, which stages the London games, and says on the team’s website that “We are excited to showcase the Washington Redskins on an worldwide stage; we are honored to help grow the game overseas”.
Johnna Reeder, President and CEO of REDI Cincinnati, said, “Cincinnati is a world-class destination for business, yet people across the pond don’t often get the chance to learn about our great architecture, arts and culture, and culinary influences”.
The Redskins have never played in London but will play there London at least once in 2016 when they play the Bengals. “Everybody is going to love that place, guarantee it”.
While the league is starting to move some games to Twickenham Stadium and will play two games a year there beginning in 2018, the Jaguars’ home will always be Wembley, the national stadium in the UK.
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The tiger-striped helmets are headed to London for the first time.
