Washington Commanders (Redskins) stiff a loyal fan

A long-time Washington Football fan purchased season tickets for the first time, and at the first home game of the season, a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 11, he won the 50/50 drawing held that day, noting he would soon receive a check for $14,000.

However, after a month without the expected check, he blasted the team on Twitter for “ghosting” him.

The Commanders 50/50 Raffle is now OPEN!

🎟️ https://t.co/OXCih6C8Ig pic.twitter.com/6k9N59FpFK

— Washington Commanders Community Relations (@commandersCR) October 6, 2022

“Who am I supposed to talk to?” Shipley asked at one point. “Am I supposed to call [Washington owner] Dan Snyder myself?”

Due to all of the social media pressure, the Washington Team finally cut a check for $14,822 which arrived via FedEx on October 13. The fan then attempted to deposit it in his credit union account.

Unfortunately, four days later, the credit union called to inform him that the check had bounced and that he had been assessed a $15 penalty as a result.

Drew Shipley won the money on September 11 but didn’t receive the check for $14,822 until October 13.

He then went to his credit union to deposit the check, but it was bounced four days later 😬

His bank account went negative and, on top of that, he owed a $15 back check fee 😳 pic.twitter.com/BdO77xsmfR

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 20, 2022

Team officials confirmed the bad check, blaming it on a “bank error,” but they immediately made amends to Shipley for all their debts, including the $15 bounced check fee.

The fan described the experience as “underwhelming.”