Just one day after Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced they’re exploring possibilities regarding the potential sale of the team, TMZ reported on Thursday that “Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of the most successful men in America, are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, in light of owner Dan Snyder’s interest in selling the NFL team, sources tell TMZ Sports.”
On Wednesday, The Commanders released the following statement, titled “Washington Commanders Hire Bank of America Securities to Consider Potential Transactions”. Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions. 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.” Bank of America was in charge of the transaction that saw Steve Ballmer purchase the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in 2014.
Per the TMZ report, “Jay, worth an estimated $1.3 billion by Forbes, has expressed serious interest in acquiring the team … valued at $5.6 billion this summer. Despite the rap legend and businessman’s incredible fortune, we’re told he’d look for a strategic partner. Bezos, one of the world’s richest people ($114 billion net worth), is also interested in the team.Bezos has ties to the area … he owns the Washington Post newspaper.”