Ron Rivera fired; former GMs to advise on Commanders' overhaul - ESPN

In a sweeping overhaul of the franchise's football leadership that started with the dismissal of coach Ron Rivera on Monday morning, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has hired two prominent executives — former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman — to assist his ownership group with searches for a new head of football operations and head coach, team officials told ESPN.

Rivera, who joined the Commanders in 2020, had final say in all football decisions and hired the team's front office. But after capturing the NFC East in Rivera's first season with a 7-9 record, the Commanders were never able to produce a winning record.

«I want every Washington fan to know how much I appreciate your unwavering support,» Rivera said in a statement. «Through all the name changes, roster moves, non-football headlines and seasons that did not meet your expectations, you still stood by this team. We did win an NFC East title in 2020, but we fell short since then and for that, I am truly disappointed.»

The team finished this season at 4-13 and last in the NFC East, and it went 26-40-1 in his four seasons at the helm.

In a statement, Harris thanked Rivera, calling him a «good man» and «thoughtful leader» but noting that «the results this season were not good enough, and a strategic shift in leadership and approach is necessary.

»To deliver upon our ultimate goal of becoming an elite franchise and consistently competing for the Super Bowl, there is a lot to do, and first we must establish a strong organizational infrastructure led by the industry's best and most talented individuals. As such, we will conduct a thorough search process to ensure we find the right candidates to guide