The Washington Commanders are about to have a new ownership group making the calls for franchise decisions.
After years of controversy and fan unhappiness under the co-ownership of Dan Snyder, the team has agreed to a sale with a group led by businessman Josh Harris.
The sale has been anticipated for some time, and it could be finalized by the end of the month by the NFL’s owners, per NFL’s Ian Rapoport.
Snyder’s tenure over the Commanders coming to its close sparked a jubilant reaction in Washington’s fan base, one ready to see the Snyder family move on from owning its football team.
The #Commanders and Josh Harris have a deal. pic.twitter.com/ct4TbE5Vb2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 12, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is part of Harris’ ownership group that is purchasing the Commanders.
I could not be more excited to be a partner in the proposed new ownership group for the Washington Commanders. Josh Harris has assembled an amazing group who share a commitment to not only doing great things on the field but to making a real impact in the DMV community. I’m so…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 12, 2023
The Snyders reacted to the news via the team’s Twitter account.
Statement from Commanders Co-Owners Tanya and Dan Snyder pic.twitter.com/uW8UTOgfsU
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 12, 2023
The relieved response came from all corners of the NFL world who tired of Dan Snyder’s impact on the team and the game.