51st State NFL Team to Be Announced
With Trump claiming Canada as the 51st State, could the Great White North be next in line for an NFL franchise?
At this point, that might be what it takes to get a new NFL team and we think Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, is the perfect pick.
Have your say in our poll below before May 28 to kickstart Canadian NFL expansion. Amid political spats and trade wars, this is one cross-border collaboration we can all get behind.
Ottawa Blizzard
Ottawa Northmen
Ottawa Grizzlies
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If the NFL greenlights expansion to Ottawa and previous rules are applied, each current NFL team would make a few players available for selection.
Our analysts handpicked a full roster of players born or raised outside the US.
If an NFL team in Canada were to become reality, it would need the right leadership. Marc Trestman is a familiar face in both the CFL and NFL, and Trestman’s experience with this duality makes him a perfect fit for the first international NFL coaching gig. Other Canadian football influences that could be considered are:
Ottawa represents a prime opportunity for international audiences to buy into the NFL. Our custom metric—the NFL Expansion Viability Index (NEVI) — compares Ottawa to other possible cities. Canada’s capital has economic strengths, accessibility to other major Canadian cities, and aligns with the shifting focus of the NFL.
Canada might not be the 51st State and the NFL might be holding back on any expansion plans, but why not get the conversation started? From names and logos to team identity, this poll is your chance to help shape the vision of what a team north of the border could look like.
Whether you’re in it for the rivalry, the design, or just the idea of something new, make sure to have your say before the poll closes on May 28.
DISCLAIMER:
This unofficial poll is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Football League (NFL), its teams, players, or any regulatory authorities in the United States or Canada.
