As the Commanders turn the page on a new era under owner Josh Harris, a major front office member is about to go.
As reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Jason Wright has resigned from his position as Commanders team president and taken on the role of senior advisor. According to Rapoport, Wright is anticipated to depart the team completely by the conclusion of the 2024 campaign.
The news was first reported by The Washington Post.
In a statement made public on Thursday and obtained by The Athletic, Wright said, “I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished over the past four years.” “We have transformed this franchise through a time of great challenge and uncertainty, working with an incredible team of professionals. We’ve set the table for an incredibly bright future under (owner) Josh’s (Harris) leadership. Over just the past year, we’ve welcomed record numbers of fans back into our facility, made substantial enhancements to the fan experience, re-engaged with business partners, and reconnected with the community. Most significantly, we re-established a culture of respect in this firm.
“Given all those accomplishments, that’s why I am delighted to announce that I will remain with the squad during the 2024-2025 season, with the same responsibilities. In particular, I look forward to assisting the organization execute its new stadium agreement.
“I think this is the ideal time to investigate my next leadership opportunity. For everything we have accomplished over the previous four years, I am incredibly grateful to my Commanders teammates, our supporters, and this community. I’m also looking forward to the beginning of a very successful season for the Burgundy and Gold.”
Former NFL running back from 2004 to 2010, Wright became the first Black president of an NFL team in league history when he moved to Washington in August 2020. He oversaw the team throughout a turbulent period that resulted in the sale of the organisation to an ownership group led by Daniel Snyder, which also involved the club’s rebranding to the Washington Commanders.
Signs of Wright’s likely departure arose this summer when he was mentioned as one of the finalists to succeed Mark Murphy as the next Packers president and CEO — a post that ultimately went to Ed Policy, son of longtime NFL executive Carmen Policy, in late June.
Washington will be in far better shape when Wright leaves than when he arrived in 2020. It’s unclear where he will go after this.
