UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Commanders are refuting a report that alleged they withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams.
A team spokeswoman said in a statement there was absolutely no withholding of ticket revenue at any time. She added that anyone who testified to Congress suggesting that committed perjury.
The lawyer for a former Washington VP of sales and customer service said her client testified truthfully and accused the NFL club of defamation.
Front Office Sports citing sources reported the House Oversight Committee received information to indicate Washington withheld ticket revenue. The league pools 40% of all ticket revenue for the road team.
Congress began investigating the team earlier this year after the league did not release a written report of an investigation into sexual harassment inside the organization.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— The Saints have acquired two first-round picks from the Eagles in a major swap of assets. The Eagles sent picks Nos. 16 and 19 and a sixth-rounder to the Saints for the 18th overall pick, a third-rounder, a seventh-rounder, a 2023 first-rounder and a 2024 second-rounder. The move leaves both teams with two firsts later this month.
—The Jets have released tight end Ryan Griffin, who became expendable when the team signed free agents C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin last month. Griffin had 70 catches for 667 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons with New York.
— The Raiders signed quarterback Nick Mullens to serve as Derek Carr’s backup and brought back defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for a fifth season with the team. Mullens has made 17 starts for San Francisco and Cleveland since being signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
— The Browns have signed free agent punter Corey Bojorquez to a two-year contract. Bojorquez spent last season with Green Bay, where he averaged 46.5 yards on 53 punts and drilled an 82 yarder.
