NFL · NFC East · Est. 1932 · Northwest Stadium
Washington Commanders
Current Leadership
Managing Partner & CEO
Josh Harris, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, led a group that purchased the Commanders for a record $6.05 billion in 2023. Harris also owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, and his acquisition immediately signaled a new direction for the franchise after decades of turbulent ownership.
Co-Owner
Mitchell Rales, co-founder of Danaher Corporation, is a key member of the Harris ownership group. A prominent Washington, D.C.-area businessman and philanthropist, Rales brings significant financial resources and local connections to the ownership group.
Minority Owner
NBA legend and business mogul Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is part of the Commanders' ownership group. His involvement brings star power and his proven track record as a sports team owner, including his stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Quinn | Head Coach | 2024 |
Offense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kliff Kingsbury | Offensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Bill Callahan | Offensive Line Coach | 2024 |
| Drew Terrell | Wide Receivers Coach | 2024 |
| Juan Castillo | Tight Ends Coach | 2024 |
| Randy Jordan | Running Backs Coach | 2024 |
| Tavita Pritchard | Quarterbacks Coach | 2024 |
Defense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Whitt Jr. | Defensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Jeff Zgonina | Defensive Line Coach | 2024 |
| Ken Norton Jr. | Linebackers Coach | 2024 |
| Brent Vieselmeyer | Defensive Backs Coach | 2024 |
Special Teams
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nate Kaczor | Special Teams Coordinator | 2019 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Daniel Snyder purchased the franchise for $800 million in 1999. His tenure was marked by frequent coaching changes, a name change controversy, and workplace misconduct scandals that led to congressional investigations. He was eventually pressured to sell the team by fellow NFL owners.
Owner
Jack Kent Cooke oversaw the franchise during its greatest era, winning three Super Bowls under Joe Gibbs. The Canadian-born media mogul built the stadium that initially bore his name (now FedExField) and was one of the most respected owners in NFL history until his death in 1997.
Founding Owner
George Preston Marshall founded the franchise in 1932 and was instrumental in shaping the NFL's early growth through innovations in marketing and entertainment. His legacy is complicated by his staunch resistance to racial integration—Washington was the last NFL team to sign a Black player in 1962.