Commanders new owners: Top 3 candidates to take over from Dan Snyder in 2023

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is known to have put the team up for sale after 24 years at the helm.

Snyder's time as Commanders' owner has been tumultuous to say the least, as he and the team have been in hot water constantly both in the media and within the NFL. He has been accused of creating a toxic and sexist workplace, as well as Washington generally being dysfunctional during his tenure.

Many big names in business have been touted to take over the Commanders once Snyder steps aside.

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Commanders potential new owners 2023

#1, Jeff Bezos

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The Amazon founder and one of the richest men in the world, Jeff Bezos, has been linked with the open position of owner of the Washington Commanders.

Bezos has a net worth of $122 billion and as of last month is the third-richest person in the world. Bezos would have virtually unlimited funds should he take over in Washington, something that could make them a more desirable destination for the NFL's best players in the future.

#2, Todd Boehly

Another American businessman linked to the Commanders owner's post is Todd Boehly. He made his money as a founding member of holdings company Eldridge Industries, based in Connecticut.

He recently acquired a majority stake in English Premier League club Chelsea, and since becoming chairman, Chelsea has been one of the highest-spending teams in the sport.

Commanders fans will hope that Boehly will be willing to splash the cash in the same manner in Washington.

#3, John Henry

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Liverpool FC owner John Henry has also been touted to take over from Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders.

Henry has been chairman of Liverpool since 2010 and has overseen one of the club's most successful periods since the 1980s.

Henry had an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion as of November 2021 according to Forbes, and is also the owner of baseball team Boston Red Sox.

Henry and his Fenway Sports Group have plenty of history of owning sports franchises, so this move could make the most sense for all parties.

About the author

Matthew David Wear is an NFL writer for Sportskeeda based in Manchester with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland. He has a total work experience of 10 years, having previously worked for the likes of FourFourTwo, World Soccer, Soccer AM, Sunderland Echo and ALS Fanzine.

Matthew follows the Cincinnati Bengals since he feels that they have been underdogs without achieving much success just like his native Sunderland AFC. If he could ever go back in time, he would want to change the 'holding' call on Logan Wilson that led to the Rams winning the game.

His favorite NFL players are Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Logan Wilson and Trey Hendrickson, while his favorite coach is Andy Reid for his unparalleled offensive tactics. His favorite Super Bowl is the LII edition where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots and Nick Foles was declared MVP.

To stay at the top of his craft, Matthew keeps himself updated with stats, plays fantasy football, and makes sure all the data in his work are from reputed sources. When not working, Matthew likes to stay outdoors and engage in running and hiking.

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