Who Is Commanders' Lance Newmark? Meet 'Phenomenal' Assistant GM

The Washington Commanders have been building an elite coaching staff and added more talent to the front office on Wednesday.

The Super Bowl is over and while the Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating back-to-back championships they have the same 2024 record as every other team, even the Washington Commanders. 

And like every other team in the NFL, the Commanders are busy plotting their course to the top of the league looking for the most expeditious route possible.

This effort has led to the addition of several highly regarded coaches to coach Dan Quinn's staff in Washington which now includes several Dallas Cowboys transfers including the head coach himself.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (L) smiles as Commanders general manager Adam Peters (R) speaks during Quinn's introductory press conference at Commanders Park / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

But the team isn't stopping at coaches, adding Lance Newmark to the executive group on Wednesday to be general manager (GM) Adam Peters' assistant GM.

“I am thrilled to welcome Lance Newmark to the Washington Commanders,” said Peters. “Lance is someone that I have known and respected in the scouting community my entire career. He is a highly respected talent evaluator and a great leader who will fit perfectly into what we’re building here in Washington. I want to thank Brad Holmes and the Lions organization for being first-class in working with us on the process of bringing Lance to the DMV. Lance is a phenomenal person, and he will immediately elevate our overall personnel function here at the Commanders. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Lance and his family to Washington.”

Newmark comes to the Commanders from the Lions who just this year made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game before falling to the eventual Super Bowl losing San Francisco 49ers.

According to a press release from the team Newmark has served in numerous roles, all of them leading to his direct influence and involvement in building one of the fastest-rising teams in the NFL.

Newmark says he's looking to bring all of the lessons he's learned in that process with him to Washington, D.C.

“I could not be more excited about joining the Washington Commanders organization,” said Newmark. “I have tremendous respect for Adam and believe strongly in him, and in his vision for this franchise. I cannot wait to join Adam, Coach Quinn, and the rest of the organization this week in the DMV. It was very clear in this process that Josh Harris is extremely committed to running a first-class organization and building a championship-caliber football team, which made this opportunity very special. His passion for returning this franchise to greatness is clear. I will always be thankful for my time in Detroit and cannot say enough good things about the Lions organization. I sincerely appreciate them allowing me to pursue this exciting opportunity in Washington.”

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Newmark has connections with the franchise dating back to his league beginnings with the then San Diego Chargers where he worked under general manager Bobby Beathard, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Washington Ring of Fame."