“Josh Harris is tight with Meek Mill, who’s friends with Lamar Jackson” – Commanders fans start marinating theories after $6BN sale

The Washington Commanders will be under new ownership, and investor Josh Harris and his group appear to have the winning bid. On Thursday afternoon, sources began to say that Harris along with Magic Johnson and Mitchell Rales were in agreement to buy the Washington Commanders for $6 billion.While NFL fans were estatic that Dan Snyder had sold the team, although it wasn't official as of yet, others started coming up with other possible situations with news of the sale. One fan said that since Josh Harris and Lamar Jackson have a mutual friend in rapper Meek Mill, perhaps the quarterback will find himself playing for the Commanders. Just another theory of where Jackson may play next season.Others said that with NBA champion Magic Johnson also part of the new ownership group, he will likely want to make moves to get the Commanders to success. And, some believe that making a move for Lamar Jackson could be a move that Johnson would want to make.Other fans were just so happy that the team had a new owner, they really didn't care who purchased the team. Now NFL fans will just have to wait and hear that the deal has become official before their celebrations can continue.Reid@The_ReidWorth noting: Josh Harris is tight with Meek Mill, who’s friends with Lamar Jackson. I’m not saying, I’m just saying. twitter.com/rapsheet/statu…Ian Rapoport@RapSheetFrom NFL Now: Josh Harris’ group is nearing a purchase of the #Commanders for just under $6B, sources say. Nothing is done, final, agreed to, or submitted to the league. But Harris appears to be the choice. But a small step closer.754230From NFL Now: Josh Harris’ group is nearing a purchase of the #Commanders for just under $6B, sources say. Nothing is done, final, agreed to, or submitted to the league. But Harris appears to be the choice. But a small step closer. https://t.co/D6NHyCjs8zWorth noting: Josh Harris is tight with Meek Mill, who’s friends with Lamar Jackson. I’m not saying, I’m just saying. twitter.com/rapsheet/statu…Vibes - Eli Racks@IamEliRacksDaniel Snyder won't be missed. 🏾 twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Ian Rapoport@RapSheetFrom NFL Now: Josh Harris’ group is nearing a purchase of the #Commanders for just under $6B, sources say. Nothing is done, final, agreed to, or submitted to the league. But Harris appears to be the choice. But a small step closer.9235From NFL Now: Josh Harris’ group is nearing a purchase of the #Commanders for just under $6B, sources say. Nothing is done, final, agreed to, or submitted to the league. But Harris appears to be the choice. But a small step closer. https://t.co/D6NHyCjs8zDaniel Snyder won't be missed. ✌🏾 twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…EAW.@EJ_Will2Don’t be surprised if the Commanders end up with Lamar Jackson, CJ Stroud, or a top QB next year. An ownership group with Magic Johnson does not play aroundDon’t be surprised if the Commanders end up with Lamar Jackson, CJ Stroud, or a top QB next year. An ownership group with Magic Johnson does not play aroundAdam Best@Arrowhead_AdamGonna be really interesting to see if the new Commanders owners go after Lamar Jackson. He's the most popular player in the region and a recent MVP, and they're not part of the old boys club yet. New owners like to make a splash, typically. Would be good biz and football move. twitter.com/SInow/status/1…Sports Illustrated@SInowBreaking: Dan Snyder has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Commanders for $6 billion to a group led by Sixers and Devils co-owner Josh Harris, per @Sportico91Breaking: Dan Snyder has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Commanders for $6 billion to a group led by Sixers and Devils co-owner Josh Harris, per @Sportico https://t.co/hzkqPIkd9rGonna be really interesting to see if the new Commanders owners go after Lamar Jackson. He's the most popular player in the region and a recent MVP, and they're not part of the old boys club yet. New owners like to make a splash, typically. Would be good biz and football move. twitter.com/SInow/status/1…instigator@Instigatorz889Calling this right now book mark it. Commanders are sold to Harris. They wanna come in w bang Lamar JacksonCalling this right now book mark it. Commanders are sold to Harris. They wanna come in w bang Lamar JacksonA$ap Mike ➐@meek_nills@RapSheet All of DC rn273@RapSheet All of DC rn https://t.co/s5IajB0JdMPeakyPenguin@PeakyPenguin@RapSheet How are the commands worth 30% more than the Broncos? This makes that purchase look like a bargain!@RapSheet How are the commands worth 30% more than the Broncos? This makes that purchase look like a bargain!#RIPKobe@shaqnosis1Prob won't get his way, but I bet Magic wants Lamar Jackson. #CommandersProb won't get his way, but I bet Magic wants Lamar Jackson. #CommandersPaul@YellowFellow85@RapSheet Thank you. twitter.com/yellowfellow85…Paul@YellowFellow85Josh Harris owns the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers and now the Washington Commanders.21Josh Harris owns the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers and now the Washington Commanders.@RapSheet Thank you. twitter.com/yellowfellow85…Bean@BeanSealedLamar Jackson to the commanders, I'm calling it now since the commanders is coming under new ownership. This is the world so peaceful once it happens hahaLamar Jackson to the commanders, I'm calling it now since the commanders is coming under new ownership. This is the world so peaceful once it happens haha https://t.co/nH1sgHwsnLWho is Josh Harris? Learning more about the possible new owner of the CommandersJosh Harris is no stranger to professional sports. As an investor, the 58-year-old purchased the NHL's New Jersey Devils in 2013 and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 2011. The Devils were purchased for $320 million and are now worth $960 million and the 76ers were purchased for $280 million and now worth $3.15 billion. If he is indeed the new majority owner of the Washington Commanders, the team will see a quick turnaround.Pat McAfee@PatMcAfeeShowAllegedly the Washington Commanders have been sold..&quot;My understanding is the final number hasn't been agreed to &amp; that's why the deal isn't done yet..I'm told that they're nearing a deal &amp; it does seem that Josh Harris will be the owner of the Commanders&quot; ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive32337Allegedly the Washington Commanders have been sold..&quot;My understanding is the final number hasn't been agreed to &amp; that's why the deal isn't done yet..I'm told that they're nearing a deal &amp; it does seem that Josh Harris will be the owner of the Commanders&quot; ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive https://t.co/DeocBRJuvnAlong with David Blitzer, they founded Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment in 2017 which manages both professional sports teams along with other investments that they own.Harris also founded Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm that led to him gaining the wealth he has today. In 2013, he made over $300 million from his work with the equity firm. In 2022, he resigned from Apollo Global after others said that his sports investments were distracting from his work at the firm.Earlier, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Economics in 1986 and then a Master's Degree in Business from Harvard in 1990.