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Amid ongoing investigations into the conduct of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, one NFL owner has become the first to publicly call for his removal.
Indianapolis Colts CEO and owner Jim Irsay spoke to reporters at the NFL's annual fall owners meeting.
Snyder's status has been widely debated for years amid several scandals and investigations into workplace conduct in Washington. The league has been investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and financial impropriety, a probe conducted by attorney Mary Jo White that is ongoing.
Removing Snyder would be unprecedented and requires 24 votes from the other owners.
'You know, it's a difficult situation. I believe that there's merit to remove him as owner of the Redskins (sic). I think it's something we have to review, we have to look at all the evidence and be thorough in going forward, but I think it's something that has to be given serious consideration,' Irsay said.
'I just believe in the workplace today, the standard that the (NFL) stands for... that you have to stand for that and to protect that. I just think that once owners talk amongst each other, they'll arrive to the right decision.
Colts owner Jim Irsay believes there's 'merit to remove' Commanders owner Dan Snyder
'Unfortunately, I believe that's the road we probably need to go down and we just need to finish the investigation. But it's gravely concerning to me the things that have occurred there over the last 20 years.'
A spokesperson for the Commanders responded to the comments made by Irsay, condemning the words from him.
'It is highly inappropriate, but not surprising, that Mr. Irsay opted to make statements publicly based on falsehoods in the media,' the statement read.
'It is unfortunate that Mr. Irsay decided to go public with his statement today, while an investigation is in process, and the team has had no opportunity to formally respond to allegations. The Commanders have made remarkable progress over the past two years.
'We are confident that, when he
