Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos-led group to purchase the Washington CommandersHe is expected to be surrounded by celebrity power.
Matthew McConaughey has been invited to join the group in its bid to purchase the Commanders of Dan Snyder. New York Post reported Monday.
McConaughey was a University of Texas at Austin ambassador for culture and was regularly seen at the sidelines of sporting events. He’s also a part owner of the Austin FC of Major League Soccer.
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Actor Matthew McConaughey talks to Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL team, and Bruce Allen, team president, August 29, 2019, in Landover (Maryland).
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McConaughey is a noted Washington football fan and publicly supported the team’s decision to bring in Ron Rivera as its head coach and said the team was on its way to build another dynasty.
According to the New York Post the Bezos/Jay-Z group will make a bid in January, according to reports. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets’ star, is also believed to be interested in a stake in the Commanders.
Actor Matthew McConaughey is seen standing on the sidelines at FedExField, August 29, 2019, in Landover Maryland.
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On Sunday, FOX’s Jay Glazer and the NFL Network indicated just how much the team could sell for.
Glazer stated that the deal would involve the sale of the entire stake and not a portion. Forbes estimates that the Commanders are worth $5.6 billion.
“It’s to sell the entire team,” Glazer said. “What I’m being told is, the asking price is going to go for about $7 billion. Another interesting aspect is the timeline. This isn’t going to take too long. I’m told the hope is to have this done within the next six months and actually have it finalized by the NFL owners meeting next March.”
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Rob Walton, Walmart CEO led a group to buy the Denver Broncos earlier this year for $4.65 billion.
Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Football Team, speaks during the name change to Washington Commanders at FedExField. This was in Landover Maryland on February 2, 2022.
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Bezos would be his owner if he became one. Estimated net worth close to $113 billion would jump Walton, and he would claim the title of the league’s wealthiest owner.
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Amazon, Bezos’s company, has signed a long-term agreement with The NFL for the exclusive streaming rights of “Thursday Night Football.”
Fox News’ Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
