Chargers News: Commanders Hire Bolts Target GM Candidate

The Chargers missed out on a big GM hire.

The Los Angeles Chargers missed out on a huge general manager candidate, one of which they had planned to interview. The Washington Commanders officially hired the San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters.

Season’s first general manager hire: Commanders are hiring 49ers’ assistant GM Adam Peters as their general manager, sources tell ESPN.

Peters won Super Bowls while working in New England and Denver, and has been in SF since 2017, helping build one of the NFL’s top rosters. pic.twitter.com/oFMwfH0Lpw

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2024

The Chargers were certainly hoping to at least get some face time with Peters, who has helped build one of the strongest teams in the entirety of the NFL. 

Sadly, that will not come to pass, as the Commanders quickly hired Peters. It's no shock that the Commanders were quick to bring Peters on. They also have one of the biggest upsides in terms of vacant opportunities. 

Peters now holds the #2 pick in the draft, nine total picks, and around $70 million in cap space. He can also select the new head coach, as the team announced they let go of Ron Rivera. 

Peters might have been the perfect pick for the Chargers, but the team is in the opposite position as the Commanders are. The good news is that the Bolts have the #5 pick in the draft. We imagine they are likely to trade back to acquire more draft capital. 

Whoever takes over the Chargers GM position will have their hands full, but the idea is to return them to AFC relevancy.