NFL takes over investigation into Snyder's alleged misconduct
The NFL has taken over the investigation into Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder's alleged workplace misconduct, Snyder said in a statement, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 55-year-old added that he and his wife, Tanya, spoke to commissioner Roger Goodell and suggested the league should lead the investigation.
"Recently, the Washington Football Team launched an independent third-party investigation into allegations about our culture and incidents of harassment," Snyder wrote. "In conversations with commissioner Goodell, Tanya and I suggested that the NFL assume full oversight of the investigation so that the results are thorough, complete, and trusted by the fans, the players, our employees, and the public.
"I appreciate commissioner Goodell agreeing to our suggestion and the entire Washington Football Team remains committed to fully cooperating with all aspects of the investigation."
In a Washington Post report last week, multiple former Washington employees accused Snyder and other ex-team employees of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Snyder denied the accusations, saying the Post's article features several "questionable and unnamed sources."
The claims against Snyder came out just weeks after 15 former Washington female employees said they were sexually harassed or verbally abused during their time working for the team from 2006 to 2019, which spans much of Snyder's tenure as the franchise's owner.
Washington minority partners are now reportedly pressuring Snyder to sell the club this offseason.