Washington Commanders

2022 - 11 - 3

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Dan Snyder Hires Bank to Explore Sale of Washington Commanders (The New York Times)

Daniel and Tanya Snyder, the embattled co-owners of the N.F.L. team, announced that they would seek “potential transactions” related to the sale of the ...

A former employee also accused the team of financial malfeasance, a claim that was [submitted to the Federal Trade Commission.](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/18/sports/football/washington-commanders-finances-ftc.html) Such a move would require support from at least 24 of the league’s 32 owners. team, announced that they would seek “potential transactions” related to the sale of the team. He and his family now own nearly all the shares in the team. Snyder has been under growing pressure from politicians, former employees and even fellow N.F.L. [“there is merit to remove” Snyder as owner](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/sports/football/dan-snyder-washington-commanders.html) of the Commanders.

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Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder exploring the sale of ... (CNN)

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is considering a sale of the team. Through a team statement on Wednesday, Dan and his wife, Tanya, announced that ...

The Commanders Wednesday statement reads: “Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions. Attorneys Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, who represent more than 40 former employees accusing Snyder of workplace improprieties, in a statement called the possible sale “a good development for the team, its former and current employees, and its many fans.” Snyder has denied the accusations.

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Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hires Bank of America ... (CNBC)

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has hired Bank of America to help facilitate a potential sale of the team.

And they won't," the statement said. Forbes valued the team Snyder has drawn [despite mounting pressure to potentially remove him as an NFL owner](https://www.audacy.com/theteam980/sports/washington-commanders/jay-glazer-sources-are-bailing-on-owner-dan-snyder), the person said. Snyder has owned the Commanders since 1999. A deal for the Commanders could value the team as much as $7 billion, the person said.

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Washington Commanders owners are exploring a potential sale of ... (NPR)

The team, worth an estimated $5.6 billion, could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to ...

The day of Irsay's comments, a team spokesperson said the Snyders wouldn't consider selling the franchise. The league office and Congress are currently investigating various organizational improprieties, including [allegations of sexual harassment](https://www.npr.org/2022/02/03/1077636343/nfl-washington-football-team-workplace-sexual-harrassment-capitol-hill) and potential financial improprieties. Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all of the team, a spokesperson said, "We are exploring all options." That ranks sixth among the league's 32 teams and would be more than the $4.65 billion Walmart heir Rob Walton paid for the Denver Broncos earlier this year. That means 24 of 32 owners. In the statement announcing the decision, the team said, "The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL."

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Byron Allen Set to Bid on NFL's Washington Commanders (Bloomberg)

In February, Allen said he was preparing a bid for the Denver Broncos following an approach by both NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots ...

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Dan Snyder explores "potential transactions" for Washington ... (CBS News)

Owners of NFL franchise have hired BofA Securities to consider strategic alternatives including possible sale.

That ranks sixth among the NFL's 32 teams and would be more than [the $4.65 billion Walmart heir Rob Walton paid](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rob-walton-nfl-denver-broncos-sale-walmart-heir/) for the Denver Broncos earlier this year. The Snyder family took full control of the team in March 2021 after buying out the 40.5% stake of Washington Football Inc. The NFL and Congress are currently investigating various organizational improprieties, including allegations of sexual harassment and potential financial improprieties. Dan Snyder has said many times he would never sell the team, or bring on new investors more than 18 months after he and his wife bought out the previous minority owners. [renamed the Commanders earlier this year](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/washingtons-nfl-team-unveils-new-name-as-commanders/). Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all of the team, a spokesperson said, "We are exploring all options."

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Report: Criminal investigation into Washington Commanders over ... (Hogs Haven)

This one is led by Mary Jo White and includes new allegations of sexual misconduct that directly implicated Dan Snyder, along with the financial improprieties ...

“It is not surprising that ESPN is publishing more falsehoods based solely on anonymous sources — given today’s announcement,” the statement said. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Washington Commanders engaged in financial improprieties. The NFL is still conducting their second investigation into Snyder and the franchise. The U.S. These allegations originated from the House Committee on Oversight and Reforms investigation into Dan Snyder and the team. That included minority stakes and the sale of the entire franchise.

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Washington Commanders' new major scandal: Criminal ... (MARCA.com)

ESPN revealed the information about the investigation. However, the franchise's lawyers mentioned that there was no illegal activity. Video thumbnail.

The case dating back to 2009 ended with a $1.6 million settlement. Congress that revealed toxicity within the organization. [Washington Commanders](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/washington-commanders.html) find themselves inundated with controversies and far from disappearing, they are increasing. However, the franchise's lawyers mentioned that there was no illegal activity. [Amid reports of a sale, Commanders coach just wants to "focus on football"](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/washington-commanders/2022/11/02/6362e28022601d476a8b45cb.html) Owners Tanya and Dan Snyder hire firm to explore possible transaction](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/washington-commanders/2022/11/02/63629948268e3e7b598b4588.html)

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Representative of Commanders responds to new investigation of ... (NBC Sports)

An ESPN report was published Wednesday regarding the U.S. attorney's office opening a criminal investigation into alleged financial improprieties by the ...

[Washington Football Talk Podcast](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/WashingtonFootballTalk) The investigations, which ESPN’s anonymous sources have mischaracterized, are premised on the same baseless allegations made by a disgruntled former employee, Jason Friedman, who also is represented by the law firm of Katz Banks." "The Washington Commanders have fully cooperated with federal and state investigators since the House Oversight Review Committee sent its letter to the FTC on April 12, 2022 — now nearly 7 months ago.

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Dan Snyder Hires Bank Of America To Sell Washington Commanders (Forbes)

Neither the Commanders or Bank of America, which has handled such notable team sales as the purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers by Steve Ballmer, ...

The Commanders are also working on finding a location for a Snyder also owns FedEx Field and the 264 acres around it, as well as 150 acres at the team’s headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. Team sponsorship revenue is surging 40% this season over 2021, and the team landed its According to a person familiar with the process, Snyder already has at least four calls from groups interested in buying the team. It was a savvy move by Snyder as the values of NFL teams have gone nowhere but up. Later that month, Forbes valued the Commanders at $5.6 billion,

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Byron Allen Rumored to Bid for Washington Commanders (TV Technology)

If he succeeds, he would be the first black majority owner of an NFL franchise.

He is also a charter member of the CTA's Academy of Digital TV Pioneers. In addition to AMG's 27 TV stations, Allen's Entertainment Studios conglomerate also owns cable properties including The Weather Channel and has joint ownership of 21 regional sports networks with Sinclair Broadcast Group. Allen—who, depending on the source is worth between $500-800 million—is working with an investor group, according to confidential sources.

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Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Washington Commanders ... (TMZ)

Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, sources tell TMZ Sports.

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Commanders P Tress Way Wins NFL Honor: NFL Tracker (Sports Illustrated)

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Byron Allen, HBCU GO Owner, Interested in Buying Washington ... (CalBearsMaven)

Byron Allen, the founder of Allen Media Group (AMG) and owner of HBCU GO, is interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders.

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Jeff Bezos is interested in bidding for the NFL's Washington ... (CNBC)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and commissioner Roger Goodell on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas ...

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Jeff Bezos May Bid on NFL's Washington Commanders With Jay-Z (Bloomberg)

Jeff Bezos is interested in bidding for the NFL's Washington Commanders, possibly with music mogul Jay-Z as an investor, according to a person familiar with ...

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Byron Allen Wants To Buy the Washington Commanders (Front Office Sports)

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hired Bank of America to advise on a potential sale. Byron Allen would be the NFL's first Black owner.

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Jeff Bezos to buy the Washington Commanders? (MARCA.com)

According to a source close to the millionaire, Jeff Bezos is interested in buying the Washington Commanders, as reported by People Magazine.

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Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are interested in buying the Washington ... (CNN)

The Roc Nation founder and Amazon founder are exploring a potential joint bid on the Washington Commanders, two sources with knowledge of the talks told CNN. It ...

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