Commanders Are 'Part of My DNA,' Says Josh Harris

Josh Harris purchased the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder for $6.05 billion.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 28, 2023

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Some NFL fans dream of becoming a football player and some dream of owning their favorite team ... the latter happened to Josh Harris.

Harris, who grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is the new managing partner for the Washington Commanders after purchasing the franchise from Dan Snyder for $6.05 billion, a move that became official at last week's owner's meetings.

After years of struggles both on and off the field, Harris hopes to bring some hometown glory back to its football team.

"This franchise is a part of who I am and who I became. It's part of my DNA," Harris said. "But I appreciate that it's not just about being a fan. I feel a tremendous sense of responsibility to this city to win championships, to create a positive impact on the community, and to create great experiences and memories for future fans, just like I had growing up as a kid."

As one of the 300 richest people in the world, Harris is certainly capable of purchasing the franchise. And, his experience in running franchises in other spaces would certainly be a welcomed addition to the D.C. sports landscape.

For Harris, owning a professional sports franchise is nothing new, as he has headed up the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA since 2011. He also owns the NHL's New Jersey Devils.

Harris' other ventures prove that sports is also a big part of his professional life. By mixing his emotional connection to the city from his childhood and the professional makeup of his job, it's clear to see why the Commanders are part of Harris' DNA.

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Published Jul 28, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.