The Washington Commanders fired Ron Rivera on Monday after four seasons as head coach. In addition to Rivera’s role as coach, he also had final say on all personnel matters.
Shortly after dismissing Rivera, Washington managing partner Josh Harris released a statement thanking Rivera while also announcing that he formed a small advisory committee to assist him in finding a new head of football operations and head coach. As Harris stated in his press conference on Monday, these will be separate roles.
The advisory committee consisted of Harris, minority owners Magic Johnson, Mitch Rales and David Blitzer. Additionally, Harris brought on former Golden State Warriors president and GM Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Speilman to serve as a part of his search committee in finding the ideal candidates.
Washington immediately began requesting permission to speak to GM and coaching candidates. We developed a list of potential GM candidates, some of whom the Commanders will interview.
We have you covered on Washington’s GM search as we’ll keep you up to date on all of the latest news here.
Requested permission to interview 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters
Commanders requested permission to interview 49ers’ assistant GM Adam Peters for their general manager job, per source. https://t.co/ZxmdpMdZ4G
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024
Requested permission to interview Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi
Commanders requested permission to interview Chiefs’ assistant GM Mike Borgonzi for their general manager job, per source. https://t.co/rWVBk1lPiu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024
Requested permission to interview Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham
The #Commanders have put in a request to interview #Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, sources say. So their executive search is rolling, too.
He was a top candidate last year and should be again this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2024
Requested permission to interview Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby
The #Commanders requested an interview with #Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby for their head of football operations job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2024
Requested permission to interview Browns assistant GM Glenn Cook
The Commanders aren't wasting time. In addition to head-coaching requests, they have also requested permission to interview Browns AGM Glenn Cook for their new head of football operations, source says.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 8, 2024
Borgonzi interviewed first on Tuesday
The #Commanders begin their search for a high-ranking football executive today, interviewing #Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi, source said. He’s been a top lieutenant for GM Brett Veach during their run.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2024
Cook and Halaby interviewed on Wednesday
CXN: Per sources, Browns asst. GM Glenn Cook is expected to interview today and Eagles asst. GM Alec Halaby is scheduled to interview Wednesday. The team is holding these interviews at Josh Harris's home in Miami.
Cunningham is NOT today. Still TBD.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 9, 2024
Peters interviewing on Tuesday night
49ers ass't GM Adam Peters will interview for the Commanders head of football ops job tonight in Miami, per sources. The Raiders and Chargers also requested permission to interview Peters for their GM jobs, I'm told.
Peters will meet with Josh Harris, Bob Myers & Rick Spielman.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 9, 2024
Cunningham to interview on Wednesday
Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will interview with the Commanders on Wednesday, per source.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 9, 2024
