Jason Wright, the president of the Washington Commanders and the first Black man to hold that title in the NFL back in 2020, has announced that he will step down from his position at the end of the 2024 season. At 42 years old, Wright will transition to the role of senior advisor to focus on finding a new stadium site and naming rights partner for the franchise. In a statement to The Washington Post, Wright expressed his gratitude to his colleagues, fans, and the community for their support over the past four years and looks forward to a successful season for the team. He informed the team’s business staff of his decision on Thursday morning.
Commanders owner Josh Harris praised Wright for his impact on the organization and credited him with leading the team through a transformative period. Since Harris purchased the franchise from Daniel Snyder last summer, the team has made significant changes, including hiring a new general manager, head coach, and front-office additions like Scott Fitterer. Adam Peters is the new general manager, while Dan Quinn replaced Ron Rivera as head coach.
Fitterer, who previously worked for the Carolina Panthers, will serve as a personnel executive under Peters. Quinn, who was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, joined Washington from the Dallas Cowboys, where he was the defensive coordinator. The Commanders, coming off a 4-13 season, selected quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall draft pick in April.
