Jeff Bezos’ name is surfacing again as a potential NFL team owner.
A new report from People magazine cites a source “close to the billionaire” Amazon founder who says Bezos is looking into buying the Washington Commanders. Current owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced Wednesday that they are exploring options to sell the team.
People reported that Bezos may have a partner in his pursuit — rapper and producer Jay-Z, who previously held a small ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets NBA franchise.
The Washington Post also reported that Bezos was “interested in bidding” on the Commanders, citing a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity.
Bezos, who owns The Washington Post, bought a $23 million mansion in D.C.’s exclusive Kalorama neighborhood in 2017.
Bezos’ billionaire status causes his name to come up frequently when potential professional sports team ownership is the subject. He’s been mentioned as a strong contender to purchase the Seattle Seahawks when Jody Allen finally decides to sell, as is directed by the estate she controls for her late brother, Paul Allen.
Amazon is a major player in NFL circles these days. The tech giant has exclusive streaming rights to “Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video, an 11-year deal which reportedly cost the company $11 billion. It’s part of the company’s bid to grow its content library, bolster its advertising arm, and add more Prime subscribers, among other strategies.
