Editing Washington Commanders (section)

=== Josh Harris era (2023–present) ===
[[File:Jayden Daniels pro debut.jpg|thumb|right|upright=.8|Quarterback [[Jayden Daniels]], selected by the Commanders second overall in the [[2024 NFL draft|2024 draft]], was the [[List of NFL Rookie of the Year awards|NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]].]]

In November 2022, Snyder hired [[BofA Securities]] after mounting pressure from other NFL owners to sell the team to explore possible transactions.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Belson |first1=Ken |last2=Vrentas |first2=Jenny |title=Dan Snyder 'Needs to Be Removed,' Says One N.F.L. Owner |work=The New York Times |date=October 18, 2022 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/sports/football/dan-snyder-washington-commanders.html |access-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723123441/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/sports/football/dan-snyder-washington-commanders.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Whyno |first1=Stephen |title=Dan and Tanya Snyder hire firm to explore sale of Commanders |url=https://apnews.com/article/washington-commanders-nfl-sports-business-football-6870aaba035b2206862997d024b859c8 |website=AP News |date=November 2, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802222220/https://apnews.com/article/washington-commanders-nfl-sports-business-football-6870aaba035b2206862997d024b859c8 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fischer |first=Ben |date=November 3, 2022 |title=SBJ Football: Fellow owners influenced Dan Snyder decision |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Newsletter-Football/2022/11/03.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723123444/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Newsletter-Football/2022/11/03.aspx |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |access-date=July 23, 2023 |website=Sports Business Journal}}</ref> In May 2023, he reached an agreement to sell the franchise to a group headed by [[Josh Harris (businessman)|Josh Harris]], co-founder of [[Apollo Global Management]] and owner of the NBA's [[Philadelphia 76ers]] and NHL's [[New Jersey Devils]], for $6.05 billion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maske |first1=Mark |last2=Jhabvala |first2=Nicki |title=Josh Harris has a signed, exclusive deal with Daniel Snyder for Commanders |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05/12/josh-harris-dan-snyder-commanders-deal/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=May 12, 2023 |date=May 12, 2023}}</ref> Key limited partners include [[Danaher Corporation|Danaher]] and [[Glenstone]] founder [[Mitchell Rales]], Hall of Fame basketball player [[Magic Johnson]], and venture captilalist [[Mark Ein]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ozanian |first1=Mike |title=Here's How Much Josh Harris Expects To Earn On $6 Billion Purchase Of The Washington Commanders |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/07/20/heres-how-much-josh-harris-expects-to-earn-on-6-billion-purchase-of-the-washington-commanders/?sh=6f59a19011d2 |website=[[Forbes]] |date=July 20, 2023 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |quote=Harris has 20 limited partners in his group, including Mitchell Rales, Magic Johnson, Eric Schmidt and Mark Ein, the most in the NFL. |archive-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820160056/https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/07/20/heres-how-much-josh-harris-expects-to-earn-on-6-billion-purchase-of-the-washington-commanders/?sh=6f59a19011d2 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Josh Harris Announces Acquisition of Washington Commanders |date=July 21, 2023 |publisher=Washington Commanders |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/josh-harris-announces-acquisition-of-washington-commanders |access-date=July 21, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721190232/https://www.commanders.com/news/josh-harris-announces-acquisition-of-washington-commanders |archive-date=July 21, 2023}}</ref> The sale, the highest price ever paid for a sports team, was approved by the NFL on July 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jhabvala |first1=Nicki |title=The Commanders sale was so complicated, it was 'like 20 deals in one' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/20/josh-harris-rales-commanders-owners/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=July 23, 2023 |date=July 20, 2023 |archive-date=September 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909153248/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/20/josh-harris-rales-commanders-owners/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Maske |first1=Mark |last2=Jhabvala |first2=Nicki |title=NFL owners approve sale of Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/20/washington-commanders-sale/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=July 21, 2023 |date=July 20, 2023 |archive-date=July 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720210850/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/20/washington-commanders-sale/ |url-status=live }}</ref> By 2024, the team had invested $75 million in improving the infrastructure and game experience of [[Northwest Stadium]], including improved food options and renovations to the sound system and suites.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2024 |title=Washington Commanders announce significant upgrades to stadium, bringing targeted investments to more than $75 million under new ownership |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-commanders-announce-significant-upgrades-to-stadium-bringing-targeted-investments-to-more-than-75-million-under-new-ownership |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}</ref>

The Commanders finished the [[2023 Washington Commanders season|2023 season]] with a {{Win-loss record|w=4|l=13}} record, allowing the most points and having the worst point differential in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Offense Total Team Stat Leaders |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team |access-date=June 14, 2024 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=July 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724202836/https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team |url-status=live }}</ref> Second-year quarterback [[Sam Howell]], who started all 17 games, also led the league in sacks allowed (65) and interceptions thrown (21).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=January 8, 2024 |title=Ron Rivera Fired by Commanders After HC Went 26-40-1 in 4 Seasons |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10052387-ron-rivera-fired-by-commanders-after-hc-went-26-40-1-in-4-seasons |access-date=January 11, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119142519/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10052387-ron-rivera-fired-by-commanders-after-hc-went-26-40-1-in-4-seasons |url-status=live }}</ref> It was their seventh straight non-winning season and third straight being eliminated from the playoffs, with the team also going winless in the division for the first time since [[2019 Washington Redskins season|2019]]. Head coach [[Ron Rivera]] and his staff were fired following the season's conclusion. The [[2024 Washington Commanders season|2024 season]] saw the hiring of [[Adam Peters]] as general manager and former Falcons coach [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]] as head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vacchiano |first1=Ralph |title=Taking Command: How Adam Peters is reshaping football in Washington |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/adam-peters-reshaping-football-in-washington |website=[[FOX Sports]] |access-date=July 20, 2024 |date=May 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Keim |first1=John |title=How the Washington Commanders hired Dan Quinn as head coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39569707/how-washington-commanders-hired-dan-quinn-head-coach |website=ESPN |date=February 24, 2024 |access-date=March 6, 2024 |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229022212/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39569707/how-washington-commanders-hired-dan-quinn-head-coach |url-status=live }}</ref> The front office and roster saw several changes under Peters, including signing around 30 [[free agent]]s and selecting 2023 [[Heisman]] quarterback [[Jayden Daniels]] second overall in the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=April 2, 2024 |title=Commanders re-signees excited for new direction, more opportunity |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-re-signees-excited-for-new-direction-more-opportunity |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403153110/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-re-signees-excited-for-new-direction-more-opportunity |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |access-date=July 24, 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=March 14, 2024 |title=Commanders trade QB Sam Howell for draft picks |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-trade-qb-sam-howell-for-draft-picks |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=Commanders.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Keim |first1=John |title=Why Commanders selected Jayden Daniels No. 2 in NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40057487/why-commanders-drafted-jayden-daniels-no-2-overall |website=ESPN |access-date=May 3, 2024 |date=May 3, 2024 |archive-date=May 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503150355/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40057487/why-commanders-drafted-jayden-daniels-no-2-overall |url-status=live }}</ref> Led by Daniels, the 2024 [[Offensive Rookie of the Year]], the Commanders went {{Win-loss record|w=12|l=5}}, won a playoff game for the first time since [[2005 Washington Redskins season|2005]], and made the [[NFC Championship Game]] for the first time since [[1991 Washington Redskins season|1991]].

On April 28, 2025, the Commanders and the D.C. government announced an agreement to build a [[New Commanders Stadium|$3.7 billion stadium]] on the former site of [[RFK Stadium]], with a target opening date of 2030. The deal is still pending approval by the [[D.C. Council]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=April 28, 2025 |title=Commanders, D.C. reach deal for $4B stadium |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44893202/washington-commanders-dc-reach-deal-new-stadium-rfk-site |access-date=April 28, 2025 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dil |first=Cuneyt |date=April 28, 2025 |title=A 65,000-seat Commanders stadium — plus what's inside the RFK deal |url=https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/04/28/washington-commanders-stadium-rfk-bowser-deal |access-date=April 28, 2025 |website=Axios |language=en}}</ref>