Latest Ron Rivera News

Washington Commanders' new regime continues purging remnants from Ron Rivera's time in charge

Aug. 28, 2024 18:47 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Minutes before leaving the team facility prior to the Washington Commanders' first practice after cutdown day, general manager Adam Peters made one more trade. While the move that sent depth defensive tackle John Ridgeway to New Orleans for a swap of late-round...

Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football

Aug. 28, 2024 12:04 PM EDT

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (4-13) EXPECTATIONS: It is a whole new era for Washington football, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the forefront. The No. 2 pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU is set to be the team's eighth different starter at football's most important...

Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes hopes to bounce back from disappointing rookie year

Aug. 23, 2024 08:58 AM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Emmanuel Forbes is one of only two Washington first-round picks remaining from the Ron Rivera era after the Commanders traded Jahan Dotson to Philadelphia on Thursday. Now the spotlight is on the second-year cornerback to bounce back from a disappointing rookie...

Eagles acquire wide receiver Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival Commanders

Aug. 22, 2024 21:49 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft in a rare deal between the NFC East rivals on Thursday. ...

Bears assistant Jennifer King was a successful basketball coach but couldn't pass up NFL opportunity

Aug. 15, 2024 14:59 PM EDT

Jennifer King was a champion women’s basketball coach when she made a tough decision to pursue a career in football. She hasn’t had to look back. Within three years of switching sports, King became the first Black female full-time coach in the NFL when Washington...

Jason Wright is out as Washington Commanders president and will leave the team after the '24 season

Jul. 18, 2024 14:22 PM EDT

Jason Wright, who four years ago became the first Black president of an NFL team, is no longer in that role with the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after this season. A team spokesperson confirmed Thursday that Wright is departing the organization and...