Democracy Dies in Darkness

Some NFL owners support ‘tough suspension,’ wary of forcing out Snyder

Daniel Snyder has ceded control of the Commanders’ day-to-day operations to his wife, Tanya, the team’s co-CEO. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)
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ATLANTA — Several NFL team owners said they would support a significant suspension by the league of Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder if allegations of sexual harassment and financial impropriety against him and the team are substantiated.

But despite growing displeasure with a string of controversies that began nearly two years ago, the owners said no meaningful steps have been taken toward making a push to remove Snyder from ownership of his franchise.