Just when everything was going right for the Washington Commanders franchise, it's back to the absolute last place it needs to be: embroiled in off-field controversy.
When Josh Harris purchased the team in 2023, it marked the dawning of a new day. Finally, Washington could be free from the endless dysfunction that Dan Snyder brought, and the organization's focus was returning to gridiron glory.
The Commanders took a major step in that direction this past season with their stunning run to the NFC Championship game. In the ensuing months, they were awarded the 2027 NFL Draft and announced plans to build a new arena at the RFK Stadium site.