Commanders Coaching Promotions Made by Ron Rivera; Previously Denied by Dan Snyder

The Washington Commanders have promoted several coaches entering the 2023 season after the franchise's old ownership "would not greenlight" them in the past, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The following coaches were promoted by head coach Ron Rivera, who made it a priority to elevate them once the group led by Josh Harris purchased the Commanders from Dan Snyder for a record $6.05 billion in July:

• Juan Castillo elevated to run game coordinator. 
• Randy Jordan elevated to senior offensive assistant/running backs coach.
• Travelle Wharton elevated to offensive line coach.
• Todd Storm elevated to tight ends coach.

Castillo, who is entering his second season with the Commanders, served as Washington's tight ends coach in 2022. He has 27 years of NFL coaching experience, having served in a variety of roles with the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles.

Jordan, who had a nine-year NFL career as a player from 1993-2002, is entering his 10th season coaching in Washington. He had previously served as the team's running backs coach since 2014.

Jordan played a big role in the development of Brian Robinson Jr., who rushed for 797 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games during his rookie 2022 season, in addition to catching nine passes for 60 yards and one score.

Wharton, who also had a 10-year NFL playing career, served as an assistant offensive line coach for Washington the past three years. He is entering his fourth season with the Commanders and previously coached the offensive line of the Carolina Panthers from 2018-19.

Storm, entering his fourth season with the Commanders, was the team's assistant tight ends coach in 2022 and an offensive quality control coach for the franchise from 2020-21. He was also an offensive assistant with the Panthers from 2018-19.

The Commanders enter the 2023 season with high expectations with the elevation of Sam Howell as the starting quarterback. With the promotion of several coaches, things should run smoother in Washington this year.