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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies virtually, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Team owner Dan Snyder did not attend the hearing. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder

By Ben Nuckols Jun. 22, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 acres of land purchased for approximately $100 million is in Woodbridge roughly 25 miles outside the District of Columbia. The Commanders’ lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Commanders' Snyder won't testify before US House committee

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 15, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 acres of land purchased for approximately $100 million is in Woodbridge roughly 25 miles outside the District of Columbia. The Commanders’ lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 01, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

Republican rips Democrats for investigation into Commanders

Apr. 21, 2022 12:28 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican on the U.S. House Committee for Oversight and Reform blasted Democrats on Thursday for their investigation into the NFL’s Washington...

FILE - This Oct. 21, 2018 photo shows a general view of FedEx Field in Landover, Md. To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a measure on Wednesday, April 5, 2022, to spend $400 million to develop the area around FedEx Field in the suburbs of the nation's capital, but it does not include money for a new stadium for the NFL team. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, file)
Congress tells FTC Commanders may have broken financial laws

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 12, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL says it will oversee investigation of Commanders' Snyder

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 02:17 PM EST

Tiffani Johnston, former marketing and events coordinator, marketing manager and cheerleader for the National Football League's Washington Football Team, testifies before the House Oversight Committee during a roundtable "Examining the Washington Football Team's Toxic Workplace Culture" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2022. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP)
NFL says it will oversee investigation of Commanders' Snyder

By Ben Nuckols Feb. 09, 2022 11:00 AM EST

Ana Nunez, former coordinator of business development and client service and account executive for the National Football League's Washington Football Team, wipes her eye as she testifies before the House Oversight Committee during a roundtable "Examining the Washington Football Team's Toxic Workplace Culture" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2022. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report

By Ben Nuckols Feb. 03, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Oversight committee to discuss Washington Football Team

Jan. 27, 2022 01:05 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee will hold a roundtable discussion next week with former Washington Football Team employees about workplace...

FILE - Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder looks on before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Two members of Congress are asking the NFL to provide evidence of Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder’s interference with an investigation into sexual harassment and other improper conduct at the club. Democrats Carolyn Maloney of New York and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois already have asked the NFL for transparency about the probe. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Congress asks NFL about Daniel Snyder's probe interference

Dec. 14, 2021 08:49 PM EST

FILE - In this May 1, 2021, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the fourth round of the NFL football draft in Cleveland. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Congress urges Washington Football Team to lift NDAs

Nov. 05, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2021, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the fourth round of the NFL football draft in Cleveland. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Congress seeks information from NFL on WFT investigation

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fallout from Jon Gruden emails leads to diversity questions

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:19 PM EST