The Washington Commanders have fired head coach Ron Rivera as the organization looks to make sweeping changes this offseason.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Adam Schefter, Commanders owner Josh Harris has hired two prominent executives, former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman to assist his ownership group with searches for a new head of football operations and new head coach.
The Commanders own the second overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft which will be alluring to any potential hires.
“This is a crucial offseason for us, and we won’t shy away from the work needed to get back to a place where we can deliver a winning culture top to bottom,” Harris said in a statement. “…I’ve known Bob a long time and watched him construct four championship teams and a highly successful organization in Golden State…He is innovative, thoughtful, well-connected across sports and understands what it takes to solidify and sustain championship infrastructure. I think he’s going to be incredibly additive.”
Harris purchased the Commanders for an NFL-record $6.05 billion in May 2023 and is now looking to turn around a long-suffering franchise.
The Commanders have been linked to New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick who seems to be set to part ways with the organization following a legendary run.
