The players understand Managing Partner Josh Harris’ decision to part ways with Rivera. The NFL is a result-based business, and after four seasons of trying to make Washington into a consistent winner, the effort simple wasn’t enough. There were no ill feelings towards Rivera from the players, though, and many of them took time to say how much they appreciated him. 

The Commanders will play all four teams from the NFC South and the AFC North next season, including home matchups against the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Commanders will play the Baltimore Ravens for just the eighth time in franchise history in the regular season, the last of which coming in the 2020 season.

Washington Commanders Managing Partner Josh Harris addressed the media earlier today about parting ways with Ron Rivera as the head coach, the future of the franchise and more. Here are five takeaways from the press conference, presented by Maryland Lottery.

Managing Partner Josh Harris meets with the media after parting ways with Ron Rivera.

Rivera, who first joined the franchise after the 2019 season, was 26-40-1 leading the Commanders. 

A list of stats and notes from the Washington Commanders' 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, presented by BDO by the Numbers, as compiled by Washington Commanders Public Relations.

Harris: "Today, we made the decision to part ways with Ron Rivera"

Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera thanks fans, players, coaches and the franchise's ownership group.

Ahead of the Commanders’ New Years Eve game, SeatGeek Legends Plaza was bustling as the 2023 Shop Black Market provided a special hub for fans to learn about and buy goods from local Black-owned businesses.  

The Commanders and Toys for Tots aren’t new partners, but the relationship has taken on an increased vigor this year.

In partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union and the Washington Commanders, the students were able to have a day of experiential learning, bonding and making lasting, important memories on the grounds of confidence and empowerment.

From the parking lots and concourses to the field and skies, FedExField was a sight to behold on Nov. 19 as the Commanders put a focus on celebrating the military community in its many forms. 

In his job, which he started during training camp, VanDruff has relished the opportunity to make everyone’s life -- from the athletic trainers to the team doctors to the players -- a little easier.

The foster families and advocates are getting pretty used to seeing the face of Washington’s #17 out in the community. Giving back to kids is one of his biggest passions and linking arms with CASA D.C. has become a favorite way of getting involved in events throughout the year.