The NFL and the Redskins are embroiled in a scandal that led to the firing of two respected head coaches

Washington Commanders owner denies allegations he hired private investigators to follow other NFL owners

Washington Commanders owner denies allegations he hired private investigators to follow other NFL owners

Washington Commanders owner denies allegations he hired private investigators to follow other NFL owners

Washington Commanders owner denies allegations he hired private investigators to follow other NFL owners

Washington Commanders owner denies allegations he hired private investigators to follow other NFL owners

WASHINGTON — The owners of the NFL and the Washington Redskins are embroiled in one of the biggest scandals in team history, with all sides being accused of using surveillance tactics that led to the firings of two respected head coaches just weeks before the start of a season.

But, before anyone could move on from the scandal, owner Daniel Snyder took to the stage at his game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to talk about how his club had been able to stay on top by hiring the best.

Washington coach Jay Gruden took his dismissal on the road, speaking to the local media for the first time since his firing and detailing how he had been spying on his opponents, calling it “unfair” to the NFL and saying he is open for discussion with the league about changes.

And then there was the question of the owner’s former company, the company that conducted the investigation into whether Gruden or Redskins head of security Bob Lange was under investigation to spy on other teams. It all came out Monday with the release of a report by the Washington state Attorney General’s Office, which said Snyder and the other owners hired a private investigator to look into possible spying by Gruden or Lange on rival teams.

Now, Snyder is talking to the NFL and, as the league considers a wide range of options for how to deal with the scandal, the owner is again talking about his business and how he hired investigators to look into the backgrounds of his rivals.

“We’re all good friends, and we’re all good friends off the field,” Snyder said. “When you’re a competitor, you’re out to destroy the other guy, especially if he’s bigger, or if there were other

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