Jason Wright out as Washington Commanders team president

ASHBURN, Va. ( DC News Now ) — The Washington Commanders confirmed to DC News Now Jason Wright is out as the team president.

Wright is expected to remain with the team through the 2024 with similar duties focusing on a naming right deal and a potential new site for a stadium.

When Wright joined the organization in 2020, he became the first black president in NFL history.

Wright helped guide the franchise through several key moments, including a rebranding, and the sale of the team to Josh Harris and his ownership group last summer.

John Harris said in a statement that Jason “stepped in at a time of immense challenge and has led the organization through an incredible transformation that set the stage for everything that is to come”.

Jason Wright also released a statement saying: “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.”

The Commanders tell DC News Now, the search process for a new team president will begin soon.

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