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Magic Johnson Rips Commanders After Bears Loss ... 'No Intensity Or Fire'
Magic Johnson's newest purchase is leaving him quite unhappy -- at least, that was the case on Thursday night -- 'cause after the Commanders got dusted by the Bears, he laid into them on his X page.
The Lakers legend -- who helped Josh Harris purchase the Washington Football Team for $6 billion earlier this summer -- sounded off just minutes after his new squad lost 40-20 ... making it clear he's looking for more from his guys going forward.
"Tonight the Commanders played with no intensity or fire," he said bluntly.
The Commanders did look lifeless during the game's first 30 minutes ... allowing Chicago stars Justin Fields and D.J. Moore to run wild all over them in the first half.
And, while they did fight back a bit to make things somewhat interesting in the second half, they still lost by 20 -- something Magic's obviously fuming over.
"We didn't compete in the first half and got down 27-3 heading into halftime," said Magic, who watched the game from a FedExField luxury box Thursday night. "It was too big of a hole to climb out of and that is why we ended up losing 40-20."
The night at least wasn't all sadness for Magic ... he got to enjoy some pregame giggles with Amazon's "Thursday Night Football" crew, signing a bunch of gear for superfan Ryan Fitzpatrick on the pregame show.
Washington plays next on Oct. 15 against Minnesota ... maybe Sam Howell will make sure the fun lasts the entire night this time.
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Washington Commanders Fan Socks Woman In Head At Cards Game ... Tense Tussle In Stands
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2:05 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained more footage of the brawl involving the Commanders fans ... and you can see just before the woman uncorked her haymaker -- she was shoved to the ground by a man.
A female Commanders fan socked another woman in the back of the head during a tense scuffle at FedEx Field on Sunday ... and the wild moment was all captured on video.
The tussle went down at some point during Washington's tilt with the Arizona Cardinals ... when a group of people wearing Commanders' gear got so livid with each other, things turned physical.
It's unclear what sparked the initial commotion -- but as the individuals were arguing, one woman in a black Jahan Dotson jersey cocked back her fist and threw it into another woman.
The blow rattled the Commanders fan ... and she held the back of her head in pain as others stepped in to separate the two.
Fortunately, no other punches were thrown ... and cooler heads prevailed amongst the combatants.
It's unclear if any arrests were made ... but at least all parties got to go home somewhat happy despite it all -- as the Commanders pulled out the victory, 20-16.
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Una aficionada golpea a una mujer en la cabeza Durante el juego de los Cardinals
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Una aficionada de los Commanders golpeó a otra mujer en la nuca durante una tensa pelea en el FedEx Field el domingo. El salvaje momento quedó grabado en vídeo.
La pelea se produjo durante el partido entre Washington y los Arizona Cardinals, cuando un grupo de personas que llevaban la camiseta de los Commanders se enfadaron tanto que las cosas se pusieron feas.
No está claro cual es el motivo que provocó la conmoción inicial, pero mientras los individuos discutían, una mujer con una camiseta negra de Jahan Dotson levantó el puño y golpeó a otra mujer.
El golpe sacudió a la hincha de los Commanders. La mujer, adolorida, puso sus manos sobre la parte posterior de su cabeza mientras otros intervenían para separarlas.
Afortunadamente no hubo más puñetazos y prevaleció la calma entre los apasionados fans.
No está claro si hubo detenciones, pero al menos todos se fueron a casa algo contentos a pesar de todo, ya que los Commanders se llevaron la victoria por 20-16.
Ex-NFL Star Fred Smoot Arrested In Virginia
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Former NFL star Fred Smoot was arrested in Virginia on Thursday, TMZ Sports has learned.
According to jail records, the ex-Washington Commanders cornerback was taken into custody at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center at 10:58 AM ... and as of Friday morning, he remained behind bars.
A spokesperson for Loudoun County Sheriff's Office tells us ... he was booked misdemeanor failure to comply with support obligation.
Further details surrounding the arrest were not made available.
Smoot -- a second-round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft -- is no stranger to trouble with the law ... he's been arrested multiple times over the years, including back in 2019 when he multiple cops put him in cuffs after he allegedly didn't appear in court over minor traffic violations.
Smoot was also famously involved in the 2005 Minnesota Vikings' "Love Boat" scandal ... where a bunch of players were accused of hiring prostitutes for a massive sex party on water. He later pled guilty to disorderly conduct and being a public nuisance on a watercraft stemming from the incident.
The 44-year-old did have a successful career on the field ... playing nine seasons -- logging 21 interceptions in 104 total starts.
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Commanders Legend Brian Mitchell A Team Name Change? I'm Sure Fans Would Support It!!!
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If Magic Johnson does, indeed, change the Commanders moniker in Washington ... former star running back Brian Mitchell tells TMZ Sports he's sure fans would be in favor of it.
Magic -- who was part of a group that officially bought the D.C. franchise from Dan Snyder for $6.05 billion this week -- floated the idea of a name swap during an interview shortly after the deal went through.
"Everything is on the table," the NBA legend told TODAY's Craig Melvin.
When we spoke with Mitchell -- who played in Washington for 10 years -- about it all on Friday ... he made it clear he doesn't believe there would be many Washington fans who would be opposed.
"I think people had started to like the Washington Football Team [name]," the former All-Pro said. "Then you change it to a name that I don't think many, many people voted on or cared for. And, so, if it wanted to change, I don't think you'd have a lot of uproar with people."
Mitchell, though, did caution that it might be a lot for some fans to swallow. After all, it would be the fourth name the team's had since 2020.
Then again, Mitchell made it clear ... "you spend six billion, you get the right to name it whatever you want to name it!"
Potential team name change aside, Mitchell said he was fired up for Magic and the rest of the new owners to take control ... telling us he sees it all as "clean slate" for the Commanders to finally grow on.
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Magic Johnson I'm Open To Changing Commanders Name ... After Buying Team
Magic Johnson's officially the new owner of the Washington Commanders ... and one of his first orders of business might very well be to change the team's name.
The NBA legend -- who was part of a group led by Josh Harris that formally purchased D.C.'s NFL franchise for $6.05 billion this week -- left the door open for a moniker switch when he was asked about the possibility during a sit-down interview with TODAY's Craig Melvin this week.
"Everything is on the table, right?" Johnson said. "Especially after this year. We'll see where we are with the name."
Washington initially changed its longtime moniker back in 2020 ... after Native American groups and others found it offensive. They swapped to the "Washington Football Team" for two seasons ... before eventually landing on the Washington Commanders in 2022.
But, the new name hasn't been loved by many fans ... and the accompanying uniforms and logos haven't been all that inspiring for the fanbase either.
Johnson, though, made it clear he, Harris and the rest of the new owners have yet to make a decision either way.
"I can't say that right now," he said.
Regardless, Johnson told Melvin he's so stoked that the purchase was officially approved by the NFL this week ... saying, "It's the biggest thing I've ever done in my life. It's a lifelong dream."
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Washington Commanders NFL Approves Sale ... Dan Snyder Officially Out
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3:14 PM PT -- Magic Johnson says he's absolutely fired up to be the new co-owner of the Commanders ... calling it "truly the biggest achievement in my business career."
"I am currently living in an answered prayer," the NBA legend tweeted after the sale officially went through. "Since beginning my journey as an athlete and now businessman and team owner, it's all been a dream that has come full circle."
"I grew up playing football as a kid, I’m a huge NFL fan, and I watch games every week. Now, I get to co-own a storied franchise, the Washington Commanders."
The NFL has just approved the sale of the Washington Commanders ... meaning Dan Snyder's polarizing run as a league owner is now officially over.
Roger Goodell said all of The Shield's teams unanimously rubber-stamped the deal on Thursday afternoon ... making Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, as well his partners, Magic Johnson and David Blitzer, D.C.'s new honchos.
"Congratulations to Josh Harris and his impressive group of partners," Goodell said in announcing the move. "Josh will be a great addition to the NFL. He has a remarkable record in business, sports, and in his communities."
"The diverse group that Josh has put together is outstanding for its business acumen and strong Washington ties and we welcome them to the NFL as well."
Harris and his team initially struck a deal with Snyder to buy the Commanders for $6.05 billion back in April ... making it the most expensive franchise purchase in sports history.
The move will inspire plenty of jubilation for Commanders fans ... as Snyder's 24-year tenure was mired in losses on the field -- and plenty of controversy off of it.
You'll recall, Snyder's team was fined $10 million back in July 2021 ... after the NFL had investigated claims that several high-ranking figures within the franchise sexually harassed and verbally abused female employees regularly.
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Dan Snyder Inappropriately Touched Woman At Work Dinner, Claims Ex-Employee
On Thursday, the NFL also said Snyder will be forced to pay $60 million ... after independent investigator Mary Jo White found he had been inappropriate with one of Washington's former cheerleaders during a work-related dinner.
White also said Thursday that Snyder's team "appears to have improperly shielded" millions of dollars in revenue from the rest of the NFL -- things Goodell called unacceptable.
"The conduct substantiated in Ms. White's findings has no place in the NFL," Goodell said.
Snyder officially finishes his time as an NFL owner with a 164-220-2 record. The team only won two playoff games under his leadership.
Originally Published -- 2:36 PM PT
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Dan Snyder Out As NFL Owner ... Sells Commanders To Harris, Magic
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It's official -- Dan Snyder is selling the Washington Commanders ... and he's handing over the reins to Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, NBA legend Magic Johnson and David Blitzer.
Both sides confirmed the move on Friday ... announcing they have entered a purchase and sale agreement.
As previously reported, the final price tag for the franchise was $6.05 billion -- shattering the record for an American franchise sale.
All NFL owners will now have to vote on the transaction ... but it's expected to be approved without issue.
Dan and Tanya Snyder said they are both "very pleased" with the outcome ... especially considering Harris is from the area.
"We look forward to the prompt completion of this transaction and to rooting for Josh and the team in the coming years," the Snyders said in a statement.
Magic -- who also has ownership in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks and LAFC, also addressed the big move ... saying, "I could not be more excited to be a partner in the proposed new ownership group for the Washington Commanders."
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"Josh Harris has assembled an amazing group who share a commitment to not only doing great things on the field but to making a real impact in the DMV community. I’m so excited to get to work on executing our vision for the Commanders and our loyal fanbase!"
It's a great day for Commanders fans -- most have been hoping for this day for years as Dan's tenure was riddled with controversy.
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Lions Star Jameson Williams Suspended Six Games ... For Violating NFL's Gambling Policy
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9:51 AM PT -- Jameson Williams' representative, Alliance Sports, said in a statement following the NFL star's suspension that he takes "full responsibility for his actions and is very apologetic to the NFL, his teammates and the fans and city of Detroit."
The agency, however, was adamant the 22-year-old did not bet on football and only received a ban "due to a technical rule regarding the actual location in which the online bet was placed."
"Jameson would never intentionally jeopardize the integrity of the game he loves so much and looks forward to getting back to his team as soon as possible," the agency added.
Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams -- the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft -- has just been suspended six games ... after the NFL says he violated its gambling policy.
The exact allegations against the former Univ. of Alabama receiver are unclear -- though according to the Lions, one of Williams' violations included betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games.
Several other players were hit with punishments for gambling policy violations on Friday as well, including receiver Quintez Cephus, defensive back C.J. Moore and wideout Stanley Berryhill, who were all teammates with Williams in 2022.
Cephus and Moore received indefinite bans and were cut by the Lions immediately afterward. Berryhill received a six-game suspension -- though he and Williams are still slated to remain on Detroit's roster.
"As a result of an NFL investigation, it came to our attention that a few of our players had violated the league's gambling policy," Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said in a statement Friday. "These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules."
"We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. We are disappointed by the decision making demonstrated by Stanley and Jameson and will work with both players to ensure they understand the severity of these violations and have clarity on the league rules moving forward."
Washington Commanders defensive lineman Shaka Toney was also suspended indefinitely on Friday for violating the NFL's gambling policy, the league announced.
When the NFL revealed its rulings ... officials added their probe "uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way."
Originally Published -- 8:52 AM PT
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SB Champ Brian Mitchell Ex-Players Happy Snyder Sold Team ... 'Change Is Necessary'
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Daniel Snyder needed to sell the Commanders ... so says the team's former star running back Brian Mitchell, who tells us former Washington players, him included, are thrilled the embroiled owner is finally selling the organization.
"When Dan [Snyder] came along, he had this mindset where, yeah, he needed us when he needed us, but he didn't want to have us around a lot," Brian, who was at a "Bye Dan" event celebrating the sale, told Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs weekdays on FS1).
Even more so than the former players, Mitchell, a former All-Pro, says Commanders fans wanted Synder out, adding he hasn't heard a single person voice support for the 58-year-old owner, which speaks volumes to how people feel about him.
"I think a lot of fans are happy because they just wanted to get rid of him," Mitchell said. "You get to a point where you just don't think you can have success with a certain person, and it got to that point."
The Super Bowl champion said Washington went from a storied franchise to the laughing stock of the NFL under Snyder's tutelage and felt "something needed to change" for the fans and players to have some pride in the team again.
Mitchell -- who spent ten seasons with Washington -- recalled how the organization painted him to be a problem child and never hesitated to let him go ... a standard BM feels should also be applied to ownership.
Of course, DS' reign was plagued by scandal ... that got so bad Congress opened an investigation into the inner workings of the org.
Synder purchased the franchise in 1999 (for less than $800 mil), but after 24 years and a massive $6.05 billion bid from an ownership group featuring NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, 76ers owner Josh Harris, and billionaire Mitchell Rales, Snyder's tenure is coming to an end.
As for what Mitchell wants to see from the new Commanders owners ... "I hope someone comes in and understands that the mindset has to be put back on the players and not necessarily everything outside of the players."
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Dan Snyder Agrees To Sell Commanders To Magic, Josh Harris ... For $6.05 Billion
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1:19 PM PT -- TMZ Sports is told the official number is $6.05 billion, fully financed ... and the deal is not exclusive, which means Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos could still join in on the purchase as well.
We're told pen has not been put to paper just yet ... but it sounds like a matter of time.
It's the Magic Hour in the DMV -- Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has reportedly agreed to sell his team to Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Sixers owner Josh Harris ... and the final price tag is a whopping $6 billion!!
The two sides reached an agreement on Thursday ... with Sportico reporting Harris and Johnson's group, which also includes billionaire Mitchell Rales, was able to seal the deal.
Snyder -- who bought the team in 1999 for $750 million -- hired Bank of America to explore a potential sale back in November ... which garnered interest from Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z.
Snyder's tenure as owner of the Commanders was plagued by several controversies, especially over the last few years. In 2020, 15 former employees claimed they were sexually harassed and/or verbally abused in the workplace.
Things were allegedly so bad, Congress stepped in, with several former Commanders staffers testifying on Capitol Hill.
Once the sale is final, it will be the biggest transaction in U.S. sports history -- passing the Denver Broncos franchise, which sold to Walmart billionaire Rob Walton for $4.6 billion in 2022.
The sale adds to Magic's growing collection of professional sports teams in which he has an ownership stake -- including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks and LAFC.
Harris -- who made his fortune in finance -- also owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.
If the sale goes through, there will be plenty of Commanders fans thrilled with the new era for the franchise.
We reached out to the NFL regarding the report ... which declined to comment.
Originally Published -- 10:24 AM PT
Jeff Bezos Not Bidding On NFL's Commanders ... Months After Meeting W/ Jay-Z
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Jeff Bezos won't be the new owner of the Washington Commanders ... the Amazon founder reportedly won't bid on the NFL franchise despite months of interest, and a secretive meeting with Jay-Z.
According to Puck News, Bezos, whose net worth is $120 billion (according to Forbes), is no longer planning to buy Dan Snyder's team ... and barring something changing, JB won't be the team's new owner.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... Bezos and Jay-Z met for a secret meeting in L.A. in November, where we're told they discussed a potential partnership.
Although it won't be Bezos, it's still possible D.C. will have a famous owner. As we previously reported, Magic Johnson is part of a group with 76ers owner Josh Harris and billionaire Mitchell Rales. They reportedly submitted a $6 billion bid to buy the team.
The Lakers Hall of Famer confirmed the news on an episode of "Today" ... saying he's excited the bid is in and hopes Snyder makes the right decision.
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Magic is no stranger to owning a team ... the five-time NBA champion has a stake in the LA Dodgers, Sparks, and LAFC, the pro soccer team.
Magic's group has some competition, though ... Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has also submitted a $6 billion bid, and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is also reportedly interested.
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Magic Johnson Excited About Commanders Bid ... 'We Hope We Win!!!'
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Magic Johnson is finally opening up on his plans to buy the Washington Commanders ... saying he's hoping his group is the big winner, 'cause it's the last missing piece to his professional team portfolio.
The NBA legend -- grouped with 76ers owner Josh Harris and billionaire Mitchell Rales -- officially submitted a $6 billion bid to buy the franchise from Dan Snyder last week ... and during an appearance on Tuesday's episode of "Today," he explained how he felt about the impending result.
"Yes, our bid is in," Magic said. "We hope that we win. We don't know what's going to happen."
"We'll see what happens with Mr. Snyder making that decision, but we're excited about it."
Johnson points out having an NFL team would be "the last thing" when it comes to ownership ... as he already has stakes in the L.A. Dodgers, LAFC and L.A. Sparks.
It's not a sure thing, though ... as Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has also submitted a $6 billion bid.
But it's safe to say Magic really wants that team ... and if he does get it, there might be some uniform changes coming, based on how he reacted to a question about the team's current threads.
There's no timetable on Snyder's decision ... so Johnson will certainly be on pins and needles until that day comes.
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Magic Johnson Group Submits $6 Billion Bid ... To Buy Commanders
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Magic Johnson may soon be adding the title of NFL owner to his legacy ... the NBA icon is part of a group that just submitted an offer to buy the Washington Commanders that meets Dan Snyder's asking price.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Lakers Hall of Famer, alongside 76ers owner Josh Harris and billionaire Mitchell Rales, officially submitted a $6 billion bid to buy the franchise on Tuesday.
The development is substantial ... because Snyder -- who revealed in late 2022 that he was exploring selling the Commanders -- had been reportedly seeking $6 billion for his club ... which could mean a sale to the Johnson/Harris/Rales group is now imminent.
The move would spell bad news for Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z ... as the two titans had big interest in buying the Commanders, even grabbing dinner in L.A. back in November to formulate a potential purchase plan.
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Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Washington Commanders, Sources Say
Others with interest in buying the Washington franchise reportedly included Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.
If the Commanders do sell ... the $6 billion deal would break the previous record sale for an NFL franchise set last summer, when billionaire Rob Walton purchased the Denver Broncos for $4.65 bil.
As for Johnson, it would add to a seriously impressive business resume that already features ownership stakes in the L.A. Dodgers, the L.A. Sparks and the Los Angeles Football Club.
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LeSean McCoy On Eric Bieniemy ... Race Not Playing Role In Lack Of Head Coach Job
LeSean McCoy believes Eric Bieniemy's race is "absolutely not" the reason the NFL offensive coordinator is being passed over repeatedly for head coaching jobs ... explaining Monday he thinks, simply, the guy just isn't good enough for the gigs.
The former star running back -- who played under Bieniemy for one season in Kansas City in 2019 -- laid out his argument on FS1's "Speak" ... saying during his time with the coach, he didn't see much that would suggest he could be a successful head man.
Shady said while he was in K.C., Andy Reid ran the offense in almost every single way. He then claimed Bieniemy had "nothing to do with the pass game at all."
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"What's his value?" McCoy asked of Bieniemy. "What makes him a good coordinator?"
Of course, many have believed the exact opposite of Shady -- saying Bieniemy did more than enough in his five years as Patrick Mahomes' offensive coordinator to prove he deserves an HC role. Some have insisted he's only been passed over because he's Black.
But, Shady shot that notion down after his co-host Emmanuel Acho asked about it on the show.
"People want to win," McCoy said. "The color thing, I get it. There should be more Black coaches. I definitely believe that ... They want to win. It has nothing to do with the color barrier at all."
It didn't take long for former Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to rush in to defend Bieniemy, saying on Twitter he vehemently disagreed with McCoy.
"I learned so many thing for EB and I still keep in contact with him," Charlies said in a tweet, "a great husband and father. He deserves to be a head coach."
Even though McCoy was critical of Bieniemy, who just left Kansas City this month for a new role as the Commanders' offensive coordinator, he did say he's still rooting for his former coach.
"I love to see Black coaches win," he said. "Also, he's a running backs coach. Running back coaches don't never get a chance to be offensive coordinators. I want that to do well for him."
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LaVar Arrington Commanders Sale May Be 'Necessary' ... 'Fresh Start Is Certainly Needed'
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Former Washington star, LaVar Arrington believes longtime NFL owner Dan Snyder will sell the Commanders sooner rather than later ... telling TMZ Sports a fresh start for the franchise is "certainly what's needed."
We spoke to LaVar about the future of the Commanders just days after Synder listed his Potomac home on the market for $49 million ... and he thinks the billionaire's movement on the real estate market means he's looking to ditch the team.
"I would assume that means he's not staying," LaVar said.
The timing of Snyder listing his Maryland home for sale is pretty interesting ... considering the team announced in November he was exploring a sale of the franchise.
Despite a lack of success on the field, Forbes reports the Commanders franchise is valued at $5.6 billion ... and massive names like Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are interested in buying the team.
So, we asked Arrington who he wants to own the team if Snyder sells, and the former linebacker told us, simply put -- he wants someone who cares about the people within the organization.
"If you're that person, and you can afford that price tag, then I hope and I pray that you're able to get them."
Of course, many have called for Snyder to sell the team for years ... after the franchise was the center of multiple scandals, including workplace misconduct and creating a "toxic" culture.
Arrington -- who spent six seasons playing for Washington -- said the person who replaces Snyder has to have an understanding of self-identity and has to know how to value people ... or they won't have success.