The NFL's Washington franchise has been dealing with multiple controversies over the course of the past month and it's only gotten worse. From the never-ending call to change the team's name, minority stakeholders planning to sell stock, to now dealing with allegations of sexual harassment against people within the organization, the powder keg is about to explode in D.C. and owner Daniel Snyder is trying to pacify the issues plaguing his franchise.
The Athletic's David Aldridge shared a statement from Snyder in which the NFL owner said, “The behavior described in yesterday's Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or society.”
Alluding to an article by Will Hobson and Liz Clarke that brought up allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment by members of the Washington organization, Snyder went on to say that the reports had “strengthened my commitment to setting a new culture and standard for our team.” He said this had already began earlier in the year after he hired ex-Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera.
He ended the statement by insisting that steps are being taken to reform their organization and that this process is being spearheaded by D.C. attorney Beth Wilkinson. Snyder said that Wilkinson and her firm are “empowered to do a full, unbiased investigation.” He will alsotake all recommendations and will enact new policies to not only steer clear of these types of situations, but more importantly to “create a team culture that is respectful and inclusive to all.”
Dan Snyder purchased the Washington franchised in 1999 and has been owner ever since.