The Washington Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday, becoming the second head coach to be fired in the early hours of the offseason, according to multiple reports.
Rivera took over as head coach of the Commanders in 2020 after spending nine years with the Carolina Panthers. He went 26-40-1 with Washington and only led the team to the playoffs once.
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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera walks the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 7, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Rivera was at the helm of the team when former team owner Daniel Snyder decided to abandon the Washington Redskins name to become the Washington Football Team and then the Commanders. He was also in charge when Josh Harris bought the team from Snyder.
It’s clear that Harris wants to start over by 2024 and beyond. Rumors have circulated about whether the team will pursue Bill Belichick, should the legendary coach part ways with the New England Patriots.
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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera takes the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
In Rivera’s final season, the team finished 4-13, one of the worst records in the NFL. However, he allows Washington to have a high draft pick and possibly improve his future.
Washington finished 24th in yards gained and 25th in points scored.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, #93, fist bumps head coach Ron Rivera before action against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 17, 2023. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Rivera’s firing came as the Atlanta Falcons parted ways with Arthur Smith. There are now five teams in need of a head coach by 2024: Commanders, Falcons, Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
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