Ever since the Washington Commanders confirmed reports last November that deeply unpopular, much-investigated owner Dan Snyder was exploring a sale of the team, local fans have been akin to Linus from “Peanuts” in the pumpkin patch: hoping, praying, and above all, waiting for a change.
That wait may almost be over. According to a Tuesday report from NBC Sports Washington, multiple sources claim that the Commanders’ sale “will be over soon,” with a new owner announced as quickly as March.
Who’s in line to buy the team? And how much might they pay? Answers to both questions remain murky.
Front Office Sports reported Sunday that a half-dozen bidders have submitted offers of up to $6.3 billion for the Commanders, while Forbes previously reported that Snyder has received bids “well north” of $7 billion for the team and related real estate assets.
As for potential owners, here’s a quick breakdown of the people who have been mentioned as likely bidders:
See the list here: https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/01/17/who-will-end-up-buying-the-washington-commanders-a-guide-to-potential-owners/