:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71493726/1368205177.0.jpg "Al Michaels makes it clear NFL wants Dan Snyder to sell the Washington Commanders")
Thursday was a busy day for the NFL and the most significant news came off the field, and also in the broadcast booth to some degree.
ESPN reporters Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham, and Tisha Thompson released an extensive report about Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder that suggests a man prepared to take down his fellow NFL owners if they try and come after him over an array of misconduct allegations.
Recent years have revealed extensive workplace misconduct allegations about Snyder and his organization that have embarrassed the league. The allegations include sexual harassment and assault allegations, of which you can read more about at SB Nation.
Thursday's ESPN report focused on how Snyder is handling the situation and what it could mean for the league. He reportedly told a close associated, “he has gathered enough secrets to 'blow up' several NFL owners, the league office and even commissioner Roger Goodell.”
It could be mostly talk, but Thursday evening suggested it has rattled owners to some degree. During the fourth quarter of the broadcast featuring the Commanders and the Chicago Bears, announcer Al Michaels made a notable comment. He said, “Just my feeling, I think what the league would love is for Snyder to sell the team. Not have to go to a vote but just sell the team. Because it's become a major problem around the league, obviously.”
Al Michaels discusses the ongoing issues with Dan Snyder, saying “Just my feeling, I think what the league would love is for Snyder to sell the team. Not have to go to a vote but just sell the team. Because it's become a major problem around the league, obviously.” pic.twitter.com/sBA5WrGChI
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