Jeff Bezos to buy Commanders? Amazon founder "interested" in acquiring NFL team
The commanders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Washington Commanders could have one of the richest men in the world as their new team owner. Current owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder recently said they were looking into options to sell the NFL franchise. They hired Bank of America Securities to consider possible dealings. Per an insider, Bezos is considering making the acquisition, possibly in partnership with rapper and mogul Jay-Z.
The Commanders are likely now available to purchase. The Snyders look to be embracing the idea of selling the team after 23 years of ownership. Bezos is a very real possibility given his $113.4 billion net worth.
According to Forbes, the Snyders have already received at least four phone calls with those interested in buying the franchise. New ownership, under Bezos or otherwise, would save the franchise from a potential removal of the Snyders. The team has been under fire multiple times for accusations of workplace misconduct.
Despite exploring options to sell the team, the Snyders released a statement saying they are still very focused on the Commanders. The statement reads:
"The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL."
Could #Commanders fans be getting their wish?
From team statement: “The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.”
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Who are the bidders for the Commanders apart from Jeff Bezos?
When looking for possible bidders besides Bezos, two names come to mind. Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner tops the list for two reasons. For starters, he already owns the lone MLB team in the Washington D.C. area: The Washington Nationals. He bought the Nationals back in 2006. Lerner also has a net worth of $6 billion, meaning he has the capital to compete with Bezos.
Second is a name mentioned earlier - Jay-Z. The mogul previously owned a share in the Brooklyn Nets. Currently, Jay-Z possesses a net worth of $1.3 billion. He's the third-highest paid entertainer this year at $340 million. The hip-hop billionaire has the experience of being the owner of a professional team, even if it was in a small capacity.
Jeff Bezos net worth: How much will it cost Amazon founder to buy Commanders?
For Bezos, buying the Commanders cost him next to nothing, given his $113.4 billion net worth. The net worth of the Washington franchise sits at $5.6 billion, the sixth-highest in all of the NFL.
For the Amazon founder, it would be easy to bid without the assistance of an investment group.
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