WASHINGTON - After years of controversy swirling around the Washington Commanders and Dan Snyder, a new owner could soon be taking over D.C.'s football franchise.According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, Josh Harris, the Philadelphia 76ers co-owner, is nearing a deal to acquire the Commanders for just under $6 billion.
Harris’ group also includes D.C.-area billionaire Mitchell Rales and former NBA star Magic Johnson.Rapoport's report states that the deal has not been finalized, or submitted to the league yet for approval.
At least 24 NFL owners must approve the deal for it to be finalized.A representative for the Commanders declined to comment on the report.CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Joshua Harris, speaks at the podium prior to the team unveiling a sculpture to honor Charles Barkley at their practice facility on September 13, 2019 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchel If approved, the deal between Snyder and the Harris group would end one of the more tumultuous and controversial ownership tenures in modern U.S.
sports.According to a ProFootballTalk report, owners Dan and Tanya Snyder had already moved out of the Commanders' facility in the months leading up to the sale.The sale of Washington's football franchise comes years of controversy surrounding Snyder and his ownership of the team, including allegations of sexual and workplace misconduct.