Peters signed a five-year deal with the Commanders. He will immediately begin his search for the team’s new head coach.
Peters is considered one of the NFL’s great talent evaluators. He spent the previous seven seasons as an executive with the San Francisco 49ers. He was the assistant GM for the last three seasons under GM John Lynch.
Peters was also in the front office with the Denver Broncos from 2009-2016. He started his executive career with the New England Patriots as a scout after his playing career ended in college at UCLA.
Peters has been a part of Super Bowl runs with the Patriots, Broncos, and 49ers.