The Washington Commanders fired Ron Rivera on Monday after four seasons. Owner Josh Harris immediately announced he had formed an advisory committee consisting of minority owners David Blitzer, Magic Johnson, Mitch Rales, former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers, former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Speilman, and himself.
Harris made it clear during his press conference on Monday that the head of football operations/GM would be a separate role from the head coach. Rivera had served both roles during his time in Washington.
Shortly after Harris announced Rivera’s dismissal, the Commanders requested permission to speak with head coaching candidates.
To keep track of all of Washington’s head coaching moves, follow along here for the latest news.
Lions offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn
Meanwhile, the #Chargers requested interviews with Ben Johnson and #Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their head coaching job, per sources.
That's three for Johnson and two for Glenn, who both were requested in Washington as well. Hot candidates. https://t.co/wtIoL0QkcE
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2024
Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris
Commanders requested permission to interview Rams’ DC Raheem Morris for their head coach job, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024
Ravens associate head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver
Commanders requested permission to interview Ravens assoc HC and DL coach Anthony Weaver for their head coach job, per source. https://t.co/LCXBkyLH1M
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024
Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald
#Ravens promising DC Mike MacDonald received a request to interview with the #Commanders, source said. One of the bright young minds.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2024
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn
Sources: The #Chargers and #Commanders have submitted requests to interview #Cowboys DC Dan Quinn for their vacant head coaching position. @BleacherReport
That’s now three requests for Quinn, who also has one from the #Panthers. https://t.co/OdY18euBue
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 9, 2024
Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik
The Commanders submitted a request to interview Texans OC Bobby Slowik, per source.
Slowik began his NFL coaching career in Washington, as a video assistant on Mike Shanahan's staff in 2010.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 9, 2024