Commanders Have Requested to Interview Glenn, Johnson

Commanders are wasting no time in their coaching search.

The Washington Commanders are immediately beginning their process of finding their next head coach. 

Merely hours after announcing head coach Ron Rivera was dismissed, NFL Network is reporting the team is requesting to interview Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, who both serve as Detroit Lions coordinators. 

"Today, we made the decision to part ways with Ron Rivera. I want to thank Ron and his wife Stephanie for all they did for the Commanders and DMV community, especially during the ownership transition," owner Josh Harris released in a statement. "Ron helped navigate this organization through some challenging times. He is a good man and thoughtful leader who has positively contributed to this organization and the NFL. I wish the Rivera family nothing but the best moving forward."

After a disappointing 4-13 season, Harris has decided to form an advisory committee to oversee the coaching search. 

Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman and former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers are among the leaders of the new leadership group. 

“Alongside my partners, I have assembled a small advisory committee to assist me in identifying two important roles for this organization: head of football operations and head coach,” Harris said. “I have asked Mitch Rales, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, and David Blitzer, as well as Bob Myers and Rick Spielman, to join the advisory committee that will work with me to make the best decisions for the franchise.”

Both Johnson and Glenn are considered among the top candidates in the league to become future head coaches, as they have led the Lions to their first playoff berth since 2016.