Dan Snyder

Dan Snyder is an American businessman and former owner of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).

Dan Snyder is an American businessman and former owner of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He bought the franchise in 1999 and sold it in 2023 after years of public controversy, league investigations, and financial penalties. He is also known as the founder of Snyder Communications.

Early life and business career

Dan Snyder is an American businessman who built wealth through Snyder Communications, which he founded in 1989. He later became known for his role in professional sports ownership.

Washington Commanders ownership

Snyder bought Washington's NFL franchise in 1999 for US$800 million, then the highest price ever paid for a sports team at the time. He became the youngest owner in NFL history at age 34. He owned the team until 2023, when it was sold for US$6.05 billion.

Controversies and NFL investigation

His tenure drew criticism over workplace culture, team performance, and management decisions. In 2023, the NFL fined him US$60 million after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a team employee and that the team withheld revenue from the league.

Sale of the franchise

In 2023, NFL owners approved the sale of the Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris. The sale ended Snyder's 24-year ownership of the franchise.