July 20 looms as the date at which NFL owners will convene to vote on the sale of the Commanders to Josh Harris. Issues with his historic bid to purchase the franchise have been detailed in recent months, but they are not poised to interrupt or threaten the sale being approved. 
Last month, the NFL scheduled a special league meeting for July (the earlier of the two proposed dates) to bring the sales process across the finish line. As has been the case since Harris entered into an exclusive agreement with outgoing owner Dan Snyder, the expectation remains that the league’s finance committee will provide a unanimous recommendation for the owners to approve the sale.
On that point, Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports (via Twitter) that the situation is “right on course” as the vote approaches. Concerns have been raised with respect to matters such as financing Harris’ $6.05 billion purchase (comfortably the largest sum paid for a North American sports franchise) and the size of his investment group, but the league has been eager to smooth them over in their attempt to oust the embattled Snyder. The ratification vote taking place as planned would, of course, mean the outstanding problems concerning the Harris takeover have been fully resolved.
Another matter to monitor is the status of the Mary Jo White report into the Commanders’ workplace and allegations of financial improprieties. With the ratification vote imminent, the league is facing a new round of pressure to release the findings of the report, something commissioner Roger Goodell has publicly committed to doing. The same was not true of the Beth Wilkinson-led investigation into Snyder and the team in 2021, one which resulted in a fine and suspension for the much-maligned owner.
With the transition to Harris all-but assured, questions have also been raised regarding the organizational changes the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner could make. The team’s front office and coaching staff appear to be safe for now, as Harris may be best suited to take a patient evaluation approach while coming into power not long before the start of his first season at the helm. His tenure as owner should still be expected to commence later this month with no hurdles left to clear.
Very risky for any owner to object, as they don’t want to: a) See this deal far apart, or b) Threaten the future ability to sell a team to large groups of investors.
So Snyder wouldn’t accept Ventnor Ave and Marvin Gardens plus $6 billion from the Duke boys?
I think the Commanders had the best off-season of any team by getting rid of Snyder.
This entire drama is just begging to be made into a movie. Can we have a poll on who will play the Daniel Snyder role? I’m kinda torn between Billy Bob Thornton and George Clooney but I’m curious as to what others think.
I think Kendall from Succession would make a great Daniel Snyder. Not the actor who plays him (Jeremy Strong). The fictional character of Kendall Roy.
Who do they pick on nect. DAVIS?
I don’t think they would have to pick with great intensity because Mark Davis seems to be in “self destruct” mode much of the time.
Maybe that’s why the approved Tom buying in? To be a majority owner sooner rather than later. I could see him and the Manning’s joining up for a franchise.
They need to change the team name to “Lobbyists”…