Commanders hire former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer in personnel role

The Washington Commanders aren’t finished adding to new general manager Adam Peters’ restructured front office. On Monday, the Commanders hired former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer as a personnel executive. Ben Standig of The Athletic first reported the move.

Fitterer is the latest addition to Washington’s front office. Peters first hired Lance Newmark away from the Detroit Lions as the new assistant general manager, and followed by adding Brandon Sosna, David Blackburn, Chris White and others.

Fitterer spent 20 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks in various roles, including as the vice president of player personnel in 2020. The Panthers hired Fitterer as GM in 2021. Unfortunately, Carolina was a mess under Fitterer, but that was hardly his fault. Owner David Tepper has quickly earned a reputation as a meddlesome owner, much like former Washington owner Daniel Snyder.

In 2021, the Panthers spent a first-round pick on South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn. Horn has been good but has battled multiple injuries. In 2022, the Panthers traded for the No. 1 overall pick, which they used on quarterback Bryce Young — a Tepper decision.

Thanks to the trade for Young, the Panthers did not have a first-round pick in 2024.

Fitterer joins Marty Hurney as ex-Carolina GMs in Washington’s front office. Hurney is now an advisor under Peters. Fitterer, Hurney and Martin Mayhew are all former NFL general managers in Washington’s front office reporting to Peters.