• Loading stock data...
Friday, February 13, 2026

Gruden Report Won’t Slow Commanders Sale, Say Sources

  • The sale of the Washington Commanders is coming under scrutiny before an official league vote.
  • Sources tell Front Office Sports the process will still proceed as planned.
Washington Commanders players run onto the field prior to the game at FedexField
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Commanders are a week away from an official new owner — but fans excited to see Dan Snyder on his way out may be worried in the wake of recent reports.

As NFL governors meet on July 20 to vote on the team’s $6.05 billion sale to the group led by Josh Harris, the Washington Post wrote that issues in legal negotiations “threaten to complicate the approval and closing” of the deal. 

That report follows ESPN’s story unveiling new details of how the leaked emails that led to Jon Gruden’s firing from the Las Vegas Raiders contributed to Synder’s downfall.

Despite the rumblings, two sources with knowledge of the situation told Front Office Sports that any issues are expected to be resolved ahead of next Thursday’s vote. An NFL spokesperson declined comment.

Approval Expected

It’s been widely expected that when the sale goes to an official vote, Harris will have no problem surpassing the 24-vote threshold needed for approval.

The Commanders sale process has seen its fair share of twists and turns — but by this time next week, everything should be history, and the Commanders can move forward under Harris.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Feb 11, 2026; Milan, Italy; Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States skate during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.

Olympic Figure Skaters Pay Out of Pocket for $9,000 Costumes

For four minutes on ice, stakes are high—and prices even higher.

NFL Wins Ruling to End Public Release of Team Report Cards

Player rankings of team facilities and personnel will no longer be made public.
Aug 5, 2023; Canton, OH, USA; New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts former defensive lineman Joe Klecko speaks after unveiling his bust during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Nate Newton, Travis Henry Among 5 Ex-NFL Stars Pardoned by Trump

President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players for crimes in which they had already served their time.

‘Have to Pinch Myself’: Chris Berman Marvels at ESPN Getting Super Bowl

Expect Berman to be pivotal in ESPN’s 2027 Super Bowl broadcast.

Featured Today

Epstein Emails Show His F1 Ties Ran Deep

The sex trafficker’s circles included many of the biggest names in F1.
February 6, 2026

Milan’s Olympic Village Is Built for Performance—and Partying

Making Milan’s Olympic Village was a five-year sprint.
February 5, 2026

Welcome to the Prediction-Market Super Bowl

Hundreds of millions of dollars are being traded across many platforms.
Feb 1, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots players arrive prior to Super Bowl LX at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
February 3, 2026

Private Equity Has Reached the Super Bowl

The Patriots are one of four NFL teams with PE investment.
Nov 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) and Ryan Smith after a game against the New York Knicks at the Delta Center.

Jazz Owner Defends Team After $500,000 Tanking Fine From NBA

The Pacers were also fined $100,000 by the NBA.
Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) reacts in the fourth quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium.
February 12, 2026

Panthers Owner Aims to Build Charlotte Into a Destination City

Tepper Sports is upgrading the Panthers’ stadium and building a new music venue.
exclusive
February 12, 2026

Orioles Owner Met With Jeffrey Epstein

The meeting has not been previously reported.
Sponsored

Olympic Hockey Betting Preview: USA and Canada Take Center Ice

Olympic hockey betting odds shift as USA and Canada dominate early action, per BetMGM’s 2026 Winter Games preview.
Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates with safety Donovan McMillon (31) following a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. The play set a new NFL single season sack record by Garrett.
February 11, 2026

Browns President: We’re ‘Easy to Pick On Right Now’ but Trust Our..

Dave Jenkins oversees a portfolio featuring NFL, NBA, and MLS teams.
Feb 7, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second quarter at Kia Center.
February 10, 2026

NBA Teams Ramp Up Their Tanking Efforts Ahead of All-Star Break

Utah’s stars have not been on the court in the final minutes of the last three games.
February 10, 2026

Gary Vaynerchuk Wants to Own the Jets—Not Just a 1% Slice

The celebrity entrepreneur wants to own the Jets outright one day.
February 9, 2026

Major Changes Could Come to Seattle Sports in 2026

The city could also get an NBA team by year’s end.