Commanders officially announce Adam Peters as new general manager

It’s official. Peters calls Washington “a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

It’s official. The Washington Commanders have hired Adam Peters as the team’s new general manager.

The news broke Friday that Washington was hiring Peters, but it wasn’t official until the team confirmed. On Monday, the team confirmed.

Peters, 44, comes to Washington from San Francisco, where he spent the past seven seasons. The 49ers hired Peters as their vice president of player personnel in 2017, and in 2021, he was promoted to assistant general manager.

Peters is often credited for helping build one of the NFL’s best rosters with the 49ers as John Lynch’s top assistant.

Peters entered the NFL in 2003 as a scout with the New England Patriots. He spent six seasons in that role before going to Denver in 2009. Peters was with the Broncos for eight seasons, beginning as a scout and finishing as the director of college scouting before leaving for the 49ers.

Commanders owner Josh Harris said the following about Harris:

When we embarked on this process, our goal was to find a leader with a track record of excellence and strong work ethic, as well as an innovative and strategic approach to building a championship organization. The DMV and our fans deserve a winning culture and organization. Adam is an impressive executive who is committed to cultivating elite talent, building a positive culture, and helping restore this franchise to the highest levels. I look forward to working with him for many years to come, especially as we navigate this important offseason. I am also extremely appreciative of the support I received from my partners, including Mitch Rales, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and David Blitzer, as well as advisors Bob Myers and Rick Spielman, during this process.

Peters called this “a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

I am incredibly grateful to Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group for this once in a lifetime opportunity. My family and I are thrilled for the chance to be a part of the DMV community and look forward to connecting with such a storied, passionate Commanders’ fan base. I am eternally grateful to the York family, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and the entire 49ers organization for an amazing experience. Throughout my career in the NFL, I’ve learned that successful organizations begin with a strong ownership group willing to commit the resources needed to foster a culture of winning. We have that here in Washington and it’s my responsibility and privilege to carry out the mission of delivering a team that will ultimately compete for Super Bowls. I know how much the Commanders mean to our fans, our owners, the legends who paved the way for this franchise, and the NFL. The work starts now.

The Commanders will introduce Peters on Tuesday at a press conference in Ashburn.