Three hours before practice began Saturday, an unusual sight could be seen at the Washington Commanders’ facility: a handful of fans already waiting in line.
That handful turned into an estimated 10,000 fans — the highest number to watch a Washington practice in at least a decade.
They showed up on this hot, humid morning a day after one of their most noteworthy fans — Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant — attended a practice here for the first time.
It highlights the renewed excitement surrounding the team since a group led by Josh Harris bought the team from Dan Snyder, who had owned the team since 1999.