Gardi joins the Commanders after working at the NFL League Office for 21 years. He held the role of senior vice president of football operations for 10 years. Prior to his role as senior vice president of football operations, he served as the League’s vice president of labor relations and football administration. Gardi started at the League Office as counsel in 2003.
Gardi will handle a number of in-game management duties and will support the coaching staff and front office on compliance with League protocols, officiating trends and health and safety guidelines.
“I’m excited to welcome Dave Gardi to the Washington Commanders,” said General Manager Adam Peters.