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Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has been one of the most controversial figures in sports for many years. He is generally hated by NFL fans as he always seems to be mixed up in negative headlines.
While other NFL owners have often covered for him in the past, it has been rumored that they have had enough of his drama in recent years.
Dan Snyder has been mixed up in a whole lot of controversial situations, with alarming allegations spreading all across the spectrum, from the NFL, to local authorities, and even the federal government. He has most recently been involved in sexual assault allegations and overseeing a toxic workplace environment, while also being accused of falsifying his profit-sharing documents with the NFL.
The seemingly never-ending list of issues with Snyder has sparked rumors that the other 31 NFL principal owners may force him to sell the Washington Commanders. He has always stated that he would never sell the team under any circumstances. Apparently, his stance has changed, as he recently announced he would begin hearing offers for the team.
The Washington Commanders are currently valued at $5.6 billion, according to Forbes. If the team is in fact sold, it would obviously take a multi-billion dollar bid from an extremely wealthy individual or group.
Here are three potential buyers that may be interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder if he moves forward with the sale.
#1 Ted Lerner
Ted Lerner currently owns the Washington Nationals baseball team in the MLB. This means he already has a working relationship with Washington, D.C., and is in an exclusively small group of American sports franchise owners.
It would be a relatively simple transition if he were interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders. His net worth is currently estimated at $6.1 billion, so he may need other investors on board, but he makes a ton of sense as a leading candidate.
#2 Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is already involved with the NFL. He recently purchased the rights to Thursday Night Football to be featured on his Amazon Prime streaming service. He now has the opportunity to purchase the Washington Commanders and has the wealth to make a massive offer if he wants to.
His net worth is currently estimated at around $126 billion, making him one of the top five richest people in the world.
#3 Jay-Z
Jay-Z is the first billionaire in hip hop history, estimated to be worth $1.4 billion. His wife Beyonce is worth an additional $500 million. The rapper already has experience in sports ownership as he previously owned the Brooklyn Nets basketball team in the NBA.
He would need other investors on board, but he could take the next step to NFL ownership. Jay-Z will likely be a welcome addition to the group of NFL owners, as they and Roger Goodell have expressed their desire for more diversity.
