The Washington Post reported back in September that some NFL owners’ opinions toward Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder had shifted. The story noted that multiple owners believed “serious consideration may be given to attempting to oust Snyder from the league’s ownership ranks.”
The NFL owner’s meetings began Tuesday, and while Snyder’s current situation was not on the agenda, it was expected to be a topic of conversation among owners.
In what should be considered a massive development, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay went on record with his thoughts on Snyder’s ownership.
Important words from #Colts owner Jim Irsay on #Commanders owner Daniel Snyder: “I believe there is merit to removing him as owner.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 18, 2022
Snyder is currently under multiple investigations by the NFL and the U.S. House Oversight Committee, and ESPN published an explosive report last week saying Snyder reportedly told those close to him he had “dirt” on other NFL owners. Much more was included in ESPN’s report, which can be found here.
In addition to the quote Ian Rapoport tweeted, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated had more from Irsay, where he went even further.
Colts owner Jim Irsay on voting Dan Snyder out as owner of the Commanders: “I believe that’s the road we have to go down. … I believe it’s in the best interest of the National Football League.”
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 18, 2022
For the NFL to remove Snyder as an owner, they would need 24 votes from other owners. In ESPN’s report last week, it was reported that Snyder had lost the support of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who denied that report.
It will be interesting to see if any other owners go on the record regarding Snyder.