As the Commanders turn the page on a new era under owner Josh Harris, a key front office figure is preparing to depart.
Jason Wright has relinquished his role as Commanders team president and is assuming a new role of senior advisor, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Wright is expected to leave the organization entirely by the end of the 2024 season, per Rapoport.
The Washington Post first reported the news.
"I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished over the past four years," Wright said in a statement released Thursday, via The Athletic. "Together with an amazing team of professionals, we have taken this franchise through a period of immense challenge and uncertainty and have transformed it. 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 building, made meaningful improvements to the fan experience, re-engaged with corporate partners, and reconnected with the community. Most importantly, we re-established a culture of respect in this organization.
"Given all those accomplishments, that's why I am proud to announce that I will remain with the team throughout the 2024-2025 season, with the same responsibilities. In particular, I look forward to helping the organization complete its new stadium deal.
"This feels like the right moment for me to explore my next leadership opportunity. I'm extremely grateful to my Commanders colleagues, our fans, and this community for all that we have accomplished these past four years, and am looking forward to the start of a very successful season for the Burgundy and Gold."
A former NFL running back from 2004-2010, Wright arrived in Washington in August of 2020 as the first Black president of an NFL team in the league's history. He presided over the team during a tumultuous time that led to former owner Daniel Snyder selling the team to a Harris-led ownership group and included the rebranding of the club to the Washington Commanders.
Signs of Wright's possible departure surfaced this summer when he was listed as one of the finalists to succeed Mark Murphy as the next Packers president and CEO -- a position that ultimately went to Ed Policy, son of former NFL executive Carmen Policy, in late June.
Wright will leave Washington in a much better place than he found it in 2020. Where he goes next remains to be seen.
