As part of the relocation agreement, the league has allowed for another team, most likely the San Diego Chargers, who themselves moved from LA after one season in 1961, to call the new stadium home along with the Rams.
The applications are signed by A.G. Spanos, the team’s president of business operations and the oldest son of owner Dean Spanos.
Meanwhile, officials with the city and county of San Diego have reiterated their offer to build a playing facility in Mission Valley to replace Qualcomm Stadium, paid for with a mix of public and private money, or consider another locations the Chargers might prefer.
When it was revealed last week that the St. Louis Rams would be moved back to Los Angeles, the news came with the announcement of a brand new Inglewood Stadium that was set be completed by 2019. The Rams reportedly want the Chargers to join them in Inglewood because they don’t want the Raiders and the competition they will bring to Los Angeles. According to Rams owner Stan Kroenke, the Chargers have two options for joining the Rams in Inglewood, but he did not offer specifics.
Representatives of the Chargers and Rams met Monday, but the two sides agreed not to discuss their negotiations publicly.
The filing seeks to own the rights to phrases on everything from football helmets and jewelry to toys and Christmas ornaments.