Today, the decision to part ways with Ron Rivera has been made. I want to express gratitude to Ron and his wife Stephanie for their contributions to the Commanders and DMV community, especially during the ownership transition. Ron has been instrumental in guiding this organization through challenging times. He is a kind and thoughtful leader who has made a positive impact on this organization and the NFL. I wish the Rivera family all the best moving forward.
Looking ahead, we acknowledge that the results this season were not satisfactory and a strategic shift in leadership and approach is necessary. Alongside my partners, I have formed a small advisory committee to help me identify two important roles for this organization: head of football operations and head coach. Mitch Rales, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, David Blitzer, Bob Myers, and Rick Spielman have been asked to join the advisory committee. They will work with me to make the best decisions for the franchise.
In order to achieve our ultimate goal of becoming an elite franchise and consistently competing for the Super Bowl, there is much work to be done. The first step is to establish a strong organizational infrastructure led by the industry’s best and most talented individuals. Therefore, we will conduct a comprehensive search process to ensure we find the right candidates to lead this franchise forward. I consider these decisions to be among the most critical for the franchise – attracting exceptional talent, empowering them to lead, and holding them accountable. I look forward to being personally involved throughout this process.
This offseason is crucial for the Commanders, and we continue to be motivated and inspired by the way the fans have responded since we took ownership last summer. Stewarding this franchise is a responsibility we take very seriously, and we are eager to lay the foundation for the next chapter of Commanders football.