Dan Synder, wife Tanya, say being owners of Commanders was 'the privilege of a lifetime'

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NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by billionaire Josh Harris Thursday.

Harris, who also owns the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead the franchise's next chapter.

"On behalf of our entire ownership group … I want to express how excited we are to be considered by the NFL to be the next owners of the Washington Commanders and how committed we are to delivering a championship-caliber franchise for this city and its fan base," Harris said in his statement.

Harris agreed to purchase the team for a record $6.05 billion, the highest price paid for a North American professional sports team, according to The Associated Press.

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Team co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder pose for a photo with former team members during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

On the day after the sale was formally approved, Daniel Synder and his wife Tanya released a joint statement.

"We congratulate the Harris Ownership Group on yesterday’s unanimous League approval of their purchase of the Washington Commanders," the couple said in a statement released by their PR firm.

The Snyders also touted their diversity-related achievements during their ownership and thanked the players and the fans.

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"We are proud to have built the most diverse leadership group of any NFL team, including having the