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I hear you. But there are plenty of teams that have or will "host" a game in London that wouldn't be seen as no longer committing to their city (eg Chiefs).

Devil's Advocate responses for debate's sake:

1) The Jags have struggled to gain a television foothold, London games give more exposure to US. Similar approach to UM playing Alabama in Dallas.l for a broader audience.

2) Only two employees. Hardly evidence of an impending move. They very well could be logistical liaisons/operations staff for the future games.

3) many players make appearances (eg Andrew Luck) but the Colts aren't moving

4) could simply be to have a following and supporting fan base for their game there each year. If you're playing there, might as well try to get people to root for you versus impartial fans.

5) Khan is a global businessman. He wouldn't move a team somewhere just because he has another venture there, as well. Unless he could acquire Tottenham, as rumored, and make a joint stadium. This one has some merit, perhaps, but not with his existing Fulham club.

Your speculation post-2030 makes more sense but that's also 15 years away. Hard to project over a decade out based on rumors.

I view London as enticing as I do Los Angeles and based on the fandom, a team would be more successful there as an expansion team, not as a failed relocated franchise. Otherwise I can't see a team rallying around some other fanbase's cast offs.

I always like debating this. London is interesting but so difficult to pull off.