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.
Dan Snyder is finally outta here https://t.co/GOgkUSG0Dj
— prince j. grimes (@pgprincej) May 12, 2023
I told my friends who are long suffering Washington Commanders fans that the team is cursed until Dan Snyder leaves. Well, today is the day. Rejoice!!!
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) May 12, 2023
The entire NFL Fandom to Dan Snyder: pic.twitter.com/QmfYtO0B68
— TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) May 12, 2023
The Dan Snyder era is finally over 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9ab3hVrPCE
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) May 12, 2023
5/12 is the day Commanders fans are going to remember as the last day Dan Snyder was the owner of the team. Obviously they still need to wait for the owners to approve it but just like 2/2 was the name announcement day 5/12 will be the Dan Snyderless day
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) May 12, 2023
Fantastic list but I'd settle for just being Not Dan Snyder https://t.co/brE0nOlCaM
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) May 12, 2023
Commanders Fans seeing Dan Snyder gone pic.twitter.com/QubmCkUUHO
— Blake Garman (@FrostedBlakes34) May 12, 2023
Dan Snyder is gone. Now let’s get back to the games and support our team. I have my season tickets. Time to get yours! https://t.co/okq2AgjKwM
— Tom Manatos (@TomManatos) May 12, 2023
Dan Snyder is officially gone! Turn up DMV ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yrn401Z55a
— Abdul banks (@raptors_15) May 12, 2023
Washington Football fans celebrating the sale of their team like they won a Super Bowl. That should tell you how trash Dan Snyder is
— Jordan Alexander (@jordanrulesTSP) May 12, 2023
May 12th = Washington’s Independence Day (Free of Dan Snyder) 🫡🍾🎉
— Tʜᴇ DC Wᴏʟꜰᴘᴀᴄᴋ 2️⃣1️⃣ (@TheDCWolfpack) May 12, 2023
Dan Snyder is gone. Time to celebrate https://t.co/EGeBaqReHT
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) May 12, 2023
ITS DONE. ITS DONE. This is legitimately the best day of my life. Good riddance Dan Snyder. I’m over the moon. https://t.co/Rr6ii9iUa5
— Kevin Hoare (@HoareKevin) May 12, 2023
To: Dan Snyder
From: Everyone 😘 pic.twitter.com/DUlWl83MK4
— Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) May 12, 2023
When’s the Farewell Dan Snyder ticker tape parade Commanders fans? 😂
— Darlene (@darlngal) May 12, 2023
I'M FINALLY FREE #Commanders https://t.co/Lyj7jrpwmH pic.twitter.com/eIUdyrwUEb
— Dan Snyder (@DanSnyderTV) May 12, 2023
IT IS OVER!!!! Josh Harris finalized his purchase of the Washington Commanders, ending Dan Snyder's 24-year run as owner. Source tells @FOS Harris' group is paying $6.05B — the highest worldwide purchase price for a sports franchise. https://t.co/y4gn69VkEe
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) May 12, 2023
Washington 1981-1999: averaged 9.1 wins per 16 games, 9.0% DVOA, avg DVOA rank 11th.
Washington 2000-2022: averaged 6.7 wins per 16 games, -6.5% DVOA, avg DVOA rank 20th.
Unmeasured by stats: all the embarassment.
Good riddance, Dan Snyder.
— Aaron Schatz 🏈 (@FO_ASchatz) May 12, 2023
Oh, happy day… https://t.co/58kfg6eNAV pic.twitter.com/3arFQZlA8N
— Mickie Enkoji (@mickie_enkoji) May 12, 2023
All Hogs fans right now https://t.co/qpWUSsLuAE pic.twitter.com/LJjrXfWXzW
— Clint (@ClintWOWPodcast) May 12, 2023
