Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder's family has gained complete control of the franchise for the first time since buying it more than two decades ago.
NFL owners unanimously approved Snyder's purchase of the remaining 40.5% of the Washington Football Team from the franchise's minority owners, a source told ESPN.
The NFL also approved a $450 million debt waiver as well as the $875 million sale. Snyder bought out his three longtime minority investors, Fred Smith, Dwight Schar and Robert Rothman, who have been with Snyder since 2003.
Before the purchase, Snyder had owned 40.