On May 12, 2023, the Commanders announced that owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder have reached an agreement with Josh Harris regarding the sale of the Washington Commanders.
What was a month ago a non-exclusive agreement has now become exclusive. What was once a possibility now moves to the next phase of receiving the approval of the National Football League owners.
Of course, there was much reaction on Twitter. Here is a sampling:
IT IS OVER!!!!
IT IS OVER!!!! Josh Harris finalized his purchase of the Washington Commanders, ending Dan Snyder's 24-year run as owner. Source tells @FOS Harris' group is paying $6.05B — the highest worldwide purchase price for a sports franchise. https://t.co/y4gn69VkEe
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) May 12, 2023
'An unbelievable win for DC sports fans'
Dan Snyder selling the Commanders is an unbelievable win for DC sports fans.
Among the heroes of this story: Former employees who shed light on wrongdoings, fans who spent years demanding Dan's exit, many intrepid journalists who proved that the pen is mightier than the sword.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 12, 2023
'Dan Snyder is finally gone man,' Commanders fan
Dan Snyder is finally gone man pic.twitter.com/7AZo576pkY
— PAIN (@Xommanders) May 12, 2023
'The end is near,' Scott Abraham
And there it is.
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder announcing that he reached an agreement on a deal to sell the franchise to the Josh Harris group.
The end is near. pic.twitter.com/wfN0LJJEC4
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 12, 2023
Is much of the fan base long gone?
The fan base you speak of is long gone, and the only way you get a good chunk of them back is to change the Dan Snyder branding. "Commanders" = Dan Snyder. But don't take my word for it. pic.twitter.com/YBaKFwrlkq
— SkinsDraft (@SkinsDraft) May 12, 2023
Looks like some are going to party
Time to break out some of the good stuff @Mitch_Tischler @jpfinlay @PeteHaileyNBCS . Dan Snyder is finally gone! pic.twitter.com/wut6UnG2rc
— DCSports80 (@KDOT2136) May 13, 2023
NY Giants fan was having some fun too
#BREAKING : Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has announced that he reached agreement on a deal to sell the franchise to a group led by Daniel Jones.
The Dan Snyder era is officially coming to an end. pic.twitter.com/Jgl2RAnOtW
— 𝙈𝙠 🏄♂️ (@beendatmk) May 12, 2023
Schatz continues to be led by the numbers
Washington 1981-1999: averaged 9.1 wins per 16 games, 9.0% DVOA, avg DVOA rank 11th.
Washington 2000-2022: averaged 6.7 wins per 16 games, -6.5% DVOA, avg DVOA rank 20th.
Unmeasured by stats: all the embarassment.
Good riddance, Dan Snyder.
— Aaron Schatz 🏈 (@FO_ASchatz) May 12, 2023
Commanders fan feels this is incredible
No fan base has ever deserved anything more than Commanders/Redskins fans deserve to see Dan Snyder sell the team. This is incredible.#HTTC
— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) May 12, 2023
Commanders fan already calling for Jason Wright to be removed
Bro I never thought this day would come. I really wanted Bezos to buy them but if Josh Harris is putting together a group of strong investors, I’m all for it. First order of business, nuke the front office. Wipe out everybody that has Dan Snyder’s stink on them
— VEEZY (@inVEZtigator_) May 12, 2023
Doug Farrar
Daniel Snyder had more franchise names (3) than playoff wins (2).
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) May 12, 2023
Mark Moseley Jr.
Well that’s that. It’s going to be over soon. New era in Washington and I can’t wait. My entire adult life we’ve dealt with Dan and it’s finally over. Game 1 is going to be electric and exciting for all fans. pic.twitter.com/Xq5syzM6XY
— Mark Moseley Jr (@MarkMoseley3) May 12, 2023
Louis Riddick
Washington going to be a destination job very very quickly.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) May 13, 2023
