The team, 6-7 but on track for a playoff spot, has been playing better this season under a new coach. “The most important thing for the league is its image,” said Upton Bell, a longtime team executive and the son of the former N.F.L. The limited partners grew disenchanted in May when, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic that was threatening the coming N.F.L. season, Snyder halted the payment of annual dividends to Schar, Rothman, Smith and other limited partners. He did not explain the decision, but it was consistent with similar steps taken by other owners.

Source: New York Times December 20, 2020 01:37 UTC