Josh Harris Strikes $6 Billion Deal for NFL’s Washington Commanders

  • Price tag would be the highest ever for a US sports franchise
  • Harris’s group includes Blitzer, Rales and Magic Johnson
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A group led by billionaire Josh Harris has reached a deal to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders for $6 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest amount ever paid for a US professional sports team.

The group aims to execute a contract for the team in the coming days, said the person, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public.