For the second time this week, troubling allegations have emerged against the Washington Commanders. A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports reported Saturday that Washington kept ticket revenue that was supposed to be shared with the other 31 teams.
The House Oversight Committee uncovered the new allegations during its current investigation into the widespread sexual harassment in the workplace. Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported alleged financial improprieties by the Commanders during the same investigation. Washington responded to the new allegations.
NFL bylaws state that every team is required to pass along 40% of ticket sales from each home game to the NFL, which then distributes the profits to the visiting teams.
Per Perez, the Commanders and the NFL learned about these allegations in recent weeks. It isn’t clear how long this went on, or if this is directly connected to the Washington Post’s report of financial improprieties.
If these allegations prove to be true, could this be what ends owner Daniel Snyder’s tenure? While the other owners have overlooked Snyder’s other transgressions, this one directly impacts the other owners.
Of course, the allegations must be proven. As of this writing, Washington has yet to respond.
