ICYMI: Commanders owner Dan Synder approved the deal, but it isn't official until other NFL owners vote on the transaction.
The owner of the Washington Commanders has sold the NFL team for $6 billion to a group of wealthy individuals led by billionaire Josh Harris, CBS Sports reported.
Commanders owner Dan Synder and the Harris team agreed to the deal in principle, but it won't be official until three-quarters of NFL owners approve the transaction, CBS Sports. The new owners will consist of Harris — who also owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers — fellow billionaire Mitchell Rales and NBA legend Earvin"Magic" Johnson.
The deal, once approved, would set a league record for the priciest team sale. The league's current record is $4.6 billion, set last year when the Walton family sold the
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