Eric Johnson, Dallas’s mayor, is making a bold pitch for a second NFL franchise to grace the city alongside the Cowboys.
Following the rejection of a sales tax measure for Arrowhead Stadium’s renovation in Kansas City, Mayor Johnson took to social media to express his interest in welcoming the Chiefs back to their former Dallas roots as the Dallas Texans.
In a statement to the Dallas Morning News, Mayor Johnson emphasized Dallas’s status as a top sports city and its capacity to support another NFL team, especially one with historical ties to the area.
The Dallas Texans, founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, later became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963. Notably, the current owner, Clark Hunt, resides in Dallas, further fueling speculation about the team’s potential return.
However, any relocation would likely entail navigating public funding challenges, mirroring the current situation faced by the Chiefs in Kansas City.
While the Cowboys have long been the Lone Star State’s NFL powerhouse, Mayor Johnson’s push for a second team signals ambitious growth plans for Dallas’s sports landscape.
As discussions unfold, the prospect of a Cowboys-Chiefs rivalry reignites excitement among football enthusiasts, adding a new chapter to the NFL’s storied history.
