Washington Commanders President Jason Wright, who was brought on board in 2020 to enhance the culture and business operations of the franchise, will continue in his role under the new ownership of Josh Harris. Harris is expected to purchase the club for $6.05 billion from Daniel Snyder, pending approval from NFL team owners in July. Wright’s performance will determine his continued involvement with the team, according to insiders familiar with the new owners’ plans. The commitment to Wright’s role and any potential changes to other Commanders executives have not been clarified. The sale of the team to Harris’s investment group, which comprises various notable figures, including Magic Johnson and Eric Schmidt, could be ratified at a special league meeting on July 20. Harris, known for his success in improving investments, had to make adjustments to the original deal to secure the NFL finance committee’s recommendation for approval. The transition of ownership to Harris’s group will occur close to the opening of training camp, allowing little time for significant changes to the coaching staff and roster. Harris is known for taking a gradual approach to assessing and improving sports franchises, as demonstrated in his ownership of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils. Similarly, his focus with the Commanders will be on evaluating the team’s current strategy and personnel in both football and business operations. Jason Wright, the first Black team president in NFL history, has made significant changes to the franchise’s senior business personnel and led the organization through a rebranding process. However, the team’s attendance has remained low, and Wright has faced criticism for various missteps. Nonetheless, some believe that these shortcomings should be attributed to the turmoil surrounding Snyder’s ownership rather than Wright’s performance. Wright has expressed his belief that a change in ownership would be beneficial for the franchise and its fans, acknowledging the need to prove himself under the new ownership.
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