It’s Thursday, July 20 — and you know what that means.
NFL owners will convene in Minneapolis Thursday to vote on the sale of the Washington Commanders. A group led by Josh Harris agreed to purchase the Commanders from Daniel Snyder for $6.05 billion in May. After some twists and turns, the day has finally arrived for a new owner for one of the NFL’s flagship franchises.
No more fans saying, “We will believe it when we see it,” or “It will never happen.”
It’s happening, folks.
At some point Thursday afternoon, a depressing 24-year chapter in Washington’s 91-year franchise history ends when NFL owners unanimously approve Harris and his partners as the Commanders’ new owners.
There will be parties celebrating Washington’s fresh start.
On Wednesday, fans, media and others took to Twitter to celebrate a day many thought would never come.
Raise your hands
If you’re BEYOND excited Dan Snyder will no longer be our owner raise both your hands in the air… #HTTC #HTTR pic.twitter.com/OgMtafgEiv
— Shelley (@Shellsyeah81) July 19, 2023
One word.....
Yooooo 😳
This time tomorrow
Do Yall realize Dan Snyder will no longer own the Washington organization😳
Dreamt of this day for years. Didn't expect it to happen anytime soonThat anytime soon is less than 24 hours away 🤗😃 pic.twitter.com/3qoSaykZzP
— Will (@HailCaptainWill) July 19, 2023
Disco having some fun
Ok I got one: DISCO'S DUMB-A QUESTION OF THE DAY.
Is Dan Snyder going in the Ring of Fame?
— Disco (@discoque5) July 19, 2023
Snyder leaving town
Dan Snyder selling the team is like making it through this exit alive pic.twitter.com/eAWdvQ7uRz
— Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) July 20, 2023
The celebrations begin.....
My celebrations have started a day early. Way earlier ⛳️
I loved this team with Dan Snyder. If Harris group brings competence back. I’ll die for those fellas
I’m loyal to a fault
LFG 🍻 🥃 @Commanders #HTTR #HTTC pic.twitter.com/TovoVf5Ga0
— Tim Meek (@IndySkinsFan) July 20, 2023
Where is Dan ahead of the big day?
Dan Snyder’s yacht sailed from Capri Italy to Castellammare di Stabia and his jet landed nearby at an airport outside Naples.
On an unrelated note, any paparazzi in Naples? pic.twitter.com/tbGeiWhATV
— Dan Snyder Retired Yacht Tracker (@DanSnydersYacht) July 19, 2023
A day one fan thought he'd never see
What if I told you on July 20, 2023, the #Orioles would be in first place and Dan Snyder would no longer be Washington's owner… #HTTC @AlGaldi pic.twitter.com/TwRjzNyVEo
— Dustin Holt (@Dustin_Holt13) July 19, 2023
A team effort
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in forcing Dan Snyder to sell our beloved franchise. Tomorrow and this weekend is going to be glorious. #ByeDan #FireDanSnyder #SellTheTeam pic.twitter.com/z0IFACnpie
— Tom Manatos (@TomManatos) July 19, 2023
The son of a Washington legend
It’s like Christmas Eve waiting for the big day. Appreciate everyone that has kept loving this team even through the Dan Snyder era. Shows how great our fan base really is. Onwards and upwards.
— Mark Moseley Jr (@MarkMoseley3) July 20, 2023
Another perspective
Happy for folks that can savor Dan Snyder's exit tomorrow. I'm not gonna pee on anyone's parade, it's unmistakably good news no matter how you slice. Though his rebrand finally killed it for me, I remember what it felt like to want him gone more than anything in the world. Enjoy.
— SkinsDraft (@SkinsDraft) July 20, 2023
Eviction day?
Dan Snyder eviction week is finally here #HTTC pic.twitter.com/hAFJVDxLHL
— Elijah (@The6thGateOfJoy) July 17, 2023
The last day
When you remember that today is Dan Snyder’s last day as the owner of the Commanders pic.twitter.com/ZhQVe8eZvb
— Cordell Woodland (@CordellWoodland) July 19, 2023