Dan Snyder Struggles with Commanders' Success Post-Sale
Former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is reportedly struggling to cope with the team’s resurgence under new ownership, as the franchise prepares for its first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1991. According to multiple sources, Snyder, who sold the team in 2023 for a record $6.05 billion, “hates” seeing the Commanders thrive without him.
Snyder, who owned the team for 24 years, presided over a period marked by on-field struggles and off-field scandals, including allegations of sexual harassment, financial misconduct, and a toxic workplace culture. His tenure saw the team make just six playoff appearances and fail to win a postseason game after 2005. Pressure from fellow NFL owners and league executives eventually forced Snyder to sell the team to a group led by Josh Harris.
Since the sale, the Commanders have undergone a dramatic transformation. Under the leadership of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn, and general manager Adam Peters, the team finished the 2024 regular season with a 12-5 record and secured a playoff berth. Their playoff run included a thrilling wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a stunning upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the divisional round.
Sources close to Snyder say he is “in denial” about the circumstances that led to his ouster and is deeply bitter about the team’s success. During a dinner with associates in London, where Snyder now resides, one attendee described his feelings bluntly: “He f—ing hates it.” Snyder reportedly spends his days in London, often surrounded by security, and has expressed interest in buying into a Premier League soccer club, though insiders doubt he will ever own another professional sports team.
Snyder’s attempts to derail the sale of the Commanders were well-documented. He reportedly considered announcing that he had given up alcohol to explain his past behavior and set a $6 billion price tag to deter potential buyers. In the final hours before the sale, he refused to share his bank information, delaying the transfer of funds until confidants, including his wife Tanya and former coach Joe Gibbs, convinced him to complete the deal.
The Commanders’ success has been a source of joy for fans and former employees who endured years of dysfunction under Snyder. As the team prepares to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, Snyder’s legacy remains tarnished, while the franchise looks toward a brighter future.
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