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Why Ousting Dan Snyder Is Complicated

Our business of football analyst writes about ways the franchise could rid itself of its owner, including the same manner the NBA forced Robert Sarver to sell the Suns.

In what may come as disappointing news to many readers, I’m not optimistic that Daniel Snyder’s continuing ownership of the Commanders is in danger. However, do not despair, Washington fans and Snyder enemies (there are many): There is a potential way out.

Let’s examine.

Jewel franchise no more

I grew up, as Snyder did, a die-hard fan of the Washington franchise. I was a contemporary and a relative neighbor (a few miles away) of Snyder, although I did not know him.