Tracking the Washington Commanders’ coaching search

Who are the candidates? Who has interviewed? What are the next steps?

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 21, 2024
Perspective

As their biggest rivals sputter, the Commanders embrace competence

Dallas takes a dive, Philly takes a fall and Washington looks respectable. Maybe hogs can fly after all.

By Barry SvrlugaJanuary 17, 2024

New GM Adam Peters shares his vision for rebuilding the Commanders

“He’s won everywhere he’s been,” Commanders owner Josh Harris said of Peters. “... It was a pretty easy decision from my point of view.”

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 16, 2024

Washington Commanders set to hire Adam Peters as general manager

Former assistant GM of the 49ers beat out four other candidates.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 12, 2024

A closer look at the Commanders’ ‘thorough but rapid’ hiring process

Josh Harris hopes to get the top executive in place quickly so that person can help find the head coach and build out the rest of the staff.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 10, 2024
Analysis

The Commanders just hired a former NBA executive. Who is Bob Myers?

Though Bob Myers comes from the basketball world, it’s understandable why Josh Harris would add him to his search team as he looks to hire a GM and coach.

By Ben GolliverJanuary 10, 2024
Perspective

Josh Harris will finally have to make his first tough call in Washington

With the honeymoon ending, it’s on to the hard stuff. And for the first time, a true evaluation of who Josh Harris is as an NFL owner.

By Candace BucknerJanuary 10, 2024
Analysis

The best and the worst of Ron Rivera’s four seasons in Washington

Some of Rivera’s problems, especially in football operations, were self-created. Others, like chaos under former owner Daniel Snyder, were beyond his control.

By Sam FortierJanuary 8, 2024

Hail or Fail: Blowout loss in Ron Rivera’s final game secures No. 2 pick

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin made some history in season-ending rout by the Cowboys.

By Scott AllenJanuary 8, 2024

Commanders fire Ron Rivera, begin rebuild under new owner Josh Harris

Harris said he plans to run a “thorough but rapid” search for a new top executive who can then have input in Washington’s coaching hire.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 8, 2024
Perspective

The Ron Rivera era was a mess. It’s time to clean things up.

The last remnants of Daniel Snyder-era rot are gone. A world of possibility awaits.

By Barry SvrlugaJanuary 8, 2024

In the Commanders’ locker room, sadness, relief and reflection

“You just don’t know what’s going to happen to anybody,” punter Tress Way said after Sunday’s game. “But that’s just the reality of playing … in this league.”

By Sam FortierJanuary 7, 2024
Perspective

For two months, Sam Howell showed what he isn’t: The QB of the future

Sam Howell isn’t the answer. Now the Commanders know — and can move on.

By Barry SvrlugaJanuary 7, 2024

Four takeaways from the Commanders’ 38-10 loss to the Cowboys

Dallas clinched the NFC East, and Washington secured the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

By Scott AllenJanuary 7, 2024
Analysis

The Commanders lost to the Cowboys. Let the offseason changes begin.

Washington’s losing streak extended to eight games, and a busy offseason awaits.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 7, 2024

It’s hard to build home-field advantage in the NFL. Can the Commanders do it?

For years, a huge array of factors — including sports science and the online secondary ticket market — has diminished the vaunted edge of playing at home.

By Sam FortierJanuary 5, 2024

Commanders stats of the week: The No. 2 pick is attainable

Washington has a 91 percent chance of getting a top-three pick in the 2024 draft and a 69 percent chance holding on to No. 2 slot.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 4, 2024

The disastrous ripple effects of the Commanders’ QB carousel

Inconsistency at quarterback has had a ripple effect in Washington. Players have had to adjust on the fly and try to find consistency where there is none.

By Nicki JhabvalaJanuary 4, 2024

Yes, it’s Dallas, but a loss would be best ending to Commanders’ season

With the No. 2 pick within reach, Commanders’ fans rallying cry for Sunday is “We want Dallas (to win).”

By Scott AllenJanuary 4, 2024

How to grade Sam Howell’s performance? Ask opposing defenders.

San Francisco 49ers defenders described Howell with words like “young,” “talented,” “good player” and “bad decisions.” Others shared those sentiments all year.

By Sam Fortier and Tramel RaggsJanuary 3, 2024