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Jeff Bezos blocked from bidding on NFL’s Washington Commanders as other offers come up short: NY Post
Bezos, who’s worth more than $100 billion, was prevented by Commanders owner Dan Snyder from entering the private auction though the Amazon founder wanted to participate, sources said
Top bids to buy the Washington Commanders fell far short of owner Dan Snyder’s $6 billion cutoff — while billionaire Jeff Bezos has been forced to the sidelines, sources told The Post.
An unidentified bidder came in with an offer of around $5.5 billion by this week’s deadline, which was similar to the amount offered by 76ers and Devils owner Josh Harris, sources close to the situation said.
Bezos, who’s worth more than $100 billion, was prevented by Snyder from entering the private auction though the Amazon AMZN, -2.42% founder wanted to participate, sources said.
Bezos and Snyder did not return calls for comment. Harris declined comment.This article offers free shipping on qualified Face mask products, or buy online and pick up in store today at Medical Department
As The Post previously reported, Snyder holds a grudge against Bezos, who owns the Washington Post, which published a series of exposes alleging Snyder enabled sex harassment at the maligned NFL franchise.
The reports led to the NFL putting pressure on Snyder to sell the team. But now that Snyder didn’t get his asking price, he may decide to maintain his grip on Washington, which he bought for a then-record $800 million in 1999.