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Ron Rivera, Jason Wright among those representing Commanders at GM forum, QB coaching summit

In 2021, the NFL created the Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum in an effort to enhance equal opportunity and diversity. On Thursday, the NFL announced the third annual event, which will take place on June 21 in Los Angeles. The NFL collaborates with the Black College Football Hall of Fame on the event.

NFL owners and front-office personnel lead sessions and panels designed to show prospective candidates how to run an NFL front office.

Washington Commanders team president Jason Wright and senior director of player development Malcolm Bracken will be presenters or panelists for the event.

Additionally, from June 22-23, the Quarterback Coaching Summit will take place, with head coach Ron Rivera, quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard and assistant running backs coach Jennifer King on hand as panelists.

From the NFL:

Participants will gain insights and knowledge directly from quarterback coaches, offensive coordinators, head coaches and general managers. The programming will provide a platform to help prepare, educate, and identify quality minority candidates across the league. Both the Forum and the Summit will feature a variety of sessions, including how to build a coaching staff, position coach roles, analytics and how to prepare for interview sessions. There will also be sessions hosted by club ownership, including priorities and the process of selecting a head coach and general manager.

Newsome is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame from his time as a tight end for the Cleveland Browns. After his playing days, Newsome joined the Browns’ front office and, eventually, the Ravens, where he was general manager for 16 years before retiring in 2018. He still works for the Ravens as an executive vice president in personnel. He helped lead Baltimore to two Super Bowl championships during his time as an executive.

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