The NFL’s version of Black Monday is looming on the horizon.
All indications suggest that Ron Rivera will be coaching the Washington Commanders for the final time this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “changes are expected” to be implemented next week to Washington’s coaching staff.
“New owner Josh Harris is anticipated to initiate a reset after acquiring the franchise for $6.05 billion last summer,” Schefter noted. “Washington is poised to undertake an exhaustive and thorough search to identify the right individuals to assist in revitalizing a franchise that has languished as one of the NFL’s least successful over the past two-plus decades.”
This Sunday marks Ron Rivera’s 62nd birthday, and it’s likely that the Commanders’ ownership group will allow him to enjoy that moment before parting ways with him.
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Heading into Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, Rivera holds a career record of 102-102 as a head coach in the NFL. He would undoubtedly appreciate finishing above .500 before the season concludes.
“Now it is, now that you mentioned it,” Rivera told reporters. “I’m serious. I mean, you want to go out and you want to do the best you can. You want to be able to say you won. I’ve been very fortunate, reflect on what I’ve done as a coach in terms of getting a team to a Super Bowl. That’s a pretty big deal. But it’s, yeah, now it is, yeah.”
The writing on the wall for Rivera has been apparent throughout the entire season.
