Commanders make it official, hire 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders make it official, hire 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager

Associated Press  

Adam Peters is the new general manager of the Washington Commanders, with the team making the hire agreed to last week official Monday. New ownership, after Harris’ group bought the Commanders from Dan Snyder last summer, the second pick in the draft and the most salary cap space in the NFL made it an attractive opening. “I am incredibly grateful to Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” Peters said. “Throughout my career in the NFL, I’ve learned that successful organizations begin with a strong ownership group willing to commit the resources needed to foster a culture of winning.

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Commanders name Mark Clouse team president
1 month, 1 week ago

Commanders name Mark Clouse team president

New York Times  

Mark Clouse has been named the Washington Commanders team president, the team announced Tuesday. “In Mark, we have found a dynamic leader with a stellar track record of guiding organizations to excellence, building brands that connect deeply with consumers, and ultimately delivering best-in-class experiences and lasting memories,” Commanders managing partner Josh Harris said in a news release. “I am confident …

Why the Washington Commanders Are the Most Exciting Team in the NFL
2 months ago

Why the Washington Commanders Are the Most Exciting Team in the NFL

Bloomberg  

It’s a good time to be a football fan in Washington, DC. They’re 7-2, which is the most wins they’ve had through nine games since 1996 and good enough for first place in their division. With the second selection in this year’s draft, the Commanders picked quarterback Jayden Daniels from Louisiana State University, who’s had one of the best NFL …

Washington Commanders’ new regime continues purging remnants from Ron Rivera’s time in charge
4 months, 1 week ago

Washington Commanders’ new regime continues purging remnants from Ron Rivera’s time in charge

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Minutes before leaving the team facility prior to the Washington Commanders’ first practice after cutdown day, general manager Adam Peters made one more trade. Peters and new coach Dan Quinn downplayed so thoroughly cleaning house, a process that included cutting five of the seven members of the Rivera’s final draft class last year, but the roster turnover …

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times  

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

Washington Commanders camp opens with plenty of new faces on and off the field
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington Commanders camp opens with plenty of new faces on and off the field

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Nearly everything about the Washington Commanders is new. When training camp opens Wednesday, new coach Dan Quinn will oversee a team almost totally remade by new general manager Adam Peters. “But you only get one first shot with a whole new group, and we’re not going to miss that shot.” Not missing starts with Daniels, the 2023 …

Commanders sign journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel
9 months, 1 week ago

Commanders sign journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders signed journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel on Monday, adding depth at the position behind fellow veteran Marcus Mariota and likely a highly touted rookie to be named later. 2 with LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, North Carolina’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s national championship-winning J.J. McCarthy among the possibilities. After the trade of 2023 starter Sam Howell to …

Commanders sign cornerback Michael Davis, who joins Chargers teammate Austin Ekeler in Washington
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders sign cornerback Michael Davis, who joins Chargers teammate Austin Ekeler in Washington

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders signed cornerback Michael Davis to a one-year contract Monday, adding another player from the Los Angeles Chargers along with running back Austin Ekeler. “I know that Dan Quinn likes bigger corners — bigger and faster and taller corners — and I’m that.” Davis replaces Kendall Fuller, who left to sign a $16.5 million, two-year contract with the …

Commanders hire Newmark as assistant GM, are close to finalizing front office and coaching staff
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders hire Newmark as assistant GM, are close to finalizing front office and coaching staff

Associated Press  

The new-look Washington Commanders football operations staff led by recently hired general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn is starting to come together. He is a highly respected talent evaluator and a great leader who will fit perfectly into what we’re building.” Peters, Quinn, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. have also made several staff …

Dan Quinn signs his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders
11 months, 1 week ago

Dan Quinn signs his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders

Associated Press  

Dan Quinn has signed his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders, with the final NFL team to fill a head vacancy going with a candidate with previous experience in the role. “Dan has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive minds, building tough, explosive and dynamic teams that compete hard,” controlling owner Josh Harris …

Chargers hire former Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers hire former Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager

LA Times  

The Chargers completed their second-most anticipated search of the offseason, hiring Joe Hortiz, the Baltimore Ravens’ director of player personnel, as their new general manager, the team announced Tuesday morning. Then of course, having known the Harbaugh family for all these years and the chance to continue that special relationship in this new role, I truly could not be more …

Commanders feel they hired ‘the right leader’ in GM Adam Peters — and so does everyone else
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders feel they hired ‘the right leader’ in GM Adam Peters — and so does everyone else

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — You weren’t going to find a negative word said about the Washington Commanders’ new general manager in this setting. “This is where I’m supposed to be, the general manager of the Washington Commanders,” said Peters, who turned down two interview requests last year. Peters gave a nod to the franchise’s three Super Bowl titles by emphasizing his …

Adam Peters takes over as Commanders GM. His first task is to hire a coach
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Adam Peters takes over as Commanders GM. His first task is to hire a coach

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Adam Peters is already at work trying to find the next Washington Commanders coach, the first task for the team’s new general manager in what he believes is “not a total rebuild.” A group led by Peters and controlling owner Josh Harris is expected to hire a replacement for Ron Rivera within the next few weeks. Asked …

Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have an agreement in place to hire San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, according to a person with knowledge of the move. Peters’ time in San Francisco overlapped with longtime NBA executive Bob Myers building the Golden State Warriors into four-time champions. After 12 different quarterbacks started for Washington since the start …

Commanders contratan a Adam Peters, exejecutivo de los 49ers, como gerente general
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders contratan a Adam Peters, exejecutivo de los 49ers, como gerente general

LA Times  

Foto del 22 de enero del 2022 el asistente de gerente general de los 49ers de San Francisco Adam Peters observa a los jugadores antes del duelo divisional ante los Packers de Green Bay. Los Commanders de Washington llegaron a un acuerdo para contratar al ejecutivo de los 49ers de San Francisco Adam Peters como nuevo gerente general, indicó una …

Commanders have started their coaching search. They’re interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others
1 year ago

Commanders have started their coaching search. They’re interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders ownership has already started the process of finding the team’s next head of football operations and coach to replace Ron Rivera, a process that could include Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, among many others. “I don’t think we want to get into specifics around the process, but we’ve been thinking about who the best candidates are,” controlling …

Commanders fire coach Ron Rivera as new ownership begins making changes
1 year ago

Commanders fire coach Ron Rivera as new ownership begins making changes

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Ron Rivera was fired Monday as coach of the Washington Commanders, a long-anticipated move new owners made as they put their stamp on the NFL franchise they bought last year. “We didn’t get it done on the field, and so we’ve decided to go into a new direction.” Rivera’s firing came as no surprise to anyone, including …

Commanders head-coaching search: Which potential candidates fit Josh Harris’ vision?
1 year ago

Commanders head-coaching search: Which potential candidates fit Josh Harris’ vision?

New York Times  

With head-coaching candidates, labels often matter more than the ingredients. Unless there’s another playoff failure that leads to Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy losing his job, Quinn will need to leave Jerry’s World if he’s ready to try head coaching again. Macdonald is directing a Ravens defense that could become the first in NFL history to lead the league in …

Chargers GM search: 16 candidates to replace Tom Telesco
1 year ago

Chargers GM search: 16 candidates to replace Tom Telesco

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired general manager Tom Telesco on Friday morning after 11 seasons. He spent his first four seasons as vice president of player personnel before being promoted to assistant general manager in 2022. GO DEEPER Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay found success in keeping up with the Joneses Ray Agnew, Detroit Lions assistant general manager …

Raiders owner Mark Davis opens up about firing Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler: ‘I saw regression’
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders owner Mark Davis opens up about firing Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler: ‘I saw regression’

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis sat down with The Athletic for an interview in March, he didn’t have any bold proclamations for what he expected from coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. “I saw regression.” While the Raiders getting outscored 56-26 in losses to the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions the last …

Will Commanders make any big in-season changes? Evaluating Ron Rivera, the defense and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Commanders make any big in-season changes? Evaluating Ron Rivera, the defense and more

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders’ scheduling setup felt scripted. Instead of Washington’s first winning record after five games since head coach Ron Rivera’s hiring in 2020, the “as bad as it gets” 40-20 loss dropped the Commanders to 2-3. “There’s plenty of football left, and we haven’t had an opportunity to finish working on things that I talked about,” Rivera said of …

Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a ‘clean slate’
1 year, 5 months ago

Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a ‘clean slate’

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Josh Harris walked off the field after his first practice as owner of the Washington Commanders, gave a thumbs up and said to anyone listening, “We’re undefeated!” That perfectly encapsulated the vibe on the first day of training camp under new management. “It’s definitely cool to kind of see just the buzz and a little bit of …

Wright is set to initially remain with the Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says
1 year, 6 months ago

Wright is set to initially remain with the Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jason Wright is expected to retain his job as president of the Washington Commanders, at least initially, after Josh Harris’ group takes over, a person with knowledge of the situation said. It’s expected that he’ll be an important part of the transition between Dan Snyder and new ownership that also includes Magic Johnson. That would be in line with Harris’ …

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says
1 year, 6 months ago

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says

Associated Press  

NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. Three-quarters — 24 of the league’s 32 owners — approval is needed to finalize the deal between Dan Snyder and his family and a group led by Philadelphia 76ers and …

Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson
1 year, 7 months ago

Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — A group led by Josh Harris that includes Magic Johnson has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family. “We look forward to running a world-class organization and making significant investments on and off the field to achieve excellence and have a lasting and positive impact on the community.” The …

Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder
1 year, 7 months ago

Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder’s ownership of the Washington Commanders, which has been a matter of considerable debate for many years, is coming to an end. In December, after the Post reported Snyder hired lawyers and private investigators that witnesses viewed as attempts to interfere with the investigation, Maloney and Krishnamoorthi asked the league to provide evidence and said, “These disturbing revelations have …

What’s next for sale of NFL’s Washington Commanders?
1 year, 8 months ago

What’s next for sale of NFL’s Washington Commanders?

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports team record $6.05 billion. Harris, 58, is best known in sports for owning the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils along with partner David Blitzer and …

Billionaires reportedly lining up to enter bids to purchase Washington Commanders
1 year, 9 months ago

Billionaires reportedly lining up to enter bids to purchase Washington Commanders

LA Times  

Reports say Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and wife, Tanya Snyder, have been receiving bids from parties interested in buying their team. “If there’s a sale, they will notify us and we will proceed on that one.” Speculation about new owners has been percolating since November, when Daniel and Tanya Snyder announced they had hired Bank of America to begin …

Titans interview Bears’ Cunningham, Cards’ Harris for GM job
1 year, 11 months ago

Titans interview Bears’ Cunningham, Cards’ Harris for GM job

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans interviewed Chicago assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and Quentin Harris, Arizona’s vice president of player personnel, on Saturday for their general manager job. Cunningham joined the Bears after spending five seasons in Philadelphia where he started as director of college scouting in 2017 before becoming assistant director of player personnel in 2019 and then …

Commanders go into offseason that could bring new owner, QB
2 years ago

Commanders go into offseason that could bring new owner, QB

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Missing the NFL playoffs and searching for a starting quarterback is a familiar position in Washington. Dan Snyder could sell the team he has owned since 1999, and while Ron Rivera’s job as coach and head of football operations is likely safe, the next few months are expected to bring changes from the top down following the …

Colts owner Irsay says there’s “merit to remove” Snyder
2 years, 2 months ago

Colts owner Irsay says there’s “merit to remove” Snyder

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Colts owner Jim Irsay says there’s “merit to remove” Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders, making him the first NFL owner to publicly state that his controversial counterpart should go. Unfortunately, I believe that’s the road we probably need to go down and we just need to finish the investigation, but it’s gravely concerning to …

AP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan Snyder
2 years, 2 months ago

AP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan Snyder

Associated Press  

There is no plan to vote on Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s status next week at the NFL owners’ meetings in New York, according to three people with knowledge of the agenda. It became a hotter topic Thursday following an ESPN report detailing Snyder’s efforts to influence other owners and the league office to maintain control of the team. “The …

EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder’s ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Virginia’s attorney general opened an inquiry into the Commanders’ finances after the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to various officials citing potential financial concerns. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced in …

Washington’s NFL team unveils its new name: Commanders
2 years, 11 months ago

Washington’s NFL team unveils its new name: Commanders

LA Times  

Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from sponsors. “We continue to honor and represent the Burgundy and Gold while forging a pathway to a new era …

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