Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said he was “tired” of the outside noise and negative stories surrounding his team earlier this week from the NFL’s owner’s meetings.
Since that time, Washington has been in the news on back-to-back days — and not for football reasons. On Wednesday, former Washington quarterback Alex Smith went on the “Rich Eisen Show” and was asked about any advice he could give Carson Wentz and the conversation turned to Washington’s off-field drama.
On Thursday, more bad news for the Commanders as the Washington Post revealed that congressional committee overseeing the sexual harassment in Washington’s workplace, is also now looking into alleged financial improprieties, per Liz Clarke, Paul Kane and Mark Maske.
The allegations emerged as the committee reviewed over 80,000 documents into the toxic workplace investigation and interviewed numerous witnesses.
Details of the alleged financial improprieties were not revealed, but the investigation will continue to move forward.
“The investigation is going forward,” said Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, chair of the committee.
Congress’ investigation into Washington’s workplace culture and alleged financial improprieties comes at the same time as the NFL’s second investigation of the Commanders in less than two years.
Beth Wilkinson initially investigated Washington’s toxic workplace culture for 10 months before presenting her findings to the NFL. However, there were no written reports provided at the NFL and Washington’s request.
Earlier this year, new allegations emerged against owner Daniel Snyder, which is now a part of the NFL’s investigation, led by Mary Jo White.