The NFL is taking the lead on an investigation into the Washington Football Team following a second report by the Washington Post detailing allegations of a toxic work environment within the franchise.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported the development and added that team owner Daniel Snyder "was supportive of the step."
The Washington Football Team brought in lawyer Beth Wilkinson to investigate the franchise following the Post's first report. Wilkinson will continue in that role, with the only change being that she's reporting directly to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell:
Ian RapoportThis move by the NFL was to ensure the further independence of the investigation.