When the NFL Players Association evaluated each NFL team, the Washington Commanders ranked last. They received low grades, including F-minuses in how they treated families, the locker room, and the training room.
Commanders owner Josh Harris, who acquired the team from Dan Snyder last year, is determined to make things better.
“I don’t settle for F-minuses,” Harris stated. “I wasn’t aware that such a grade even existed. We’re addressing this issue. It’s important to note that the report was based on interviews conducted around the time of the ownership change.”
Harris mentioned that improving the team’s facilities is a top priority this off-season, with General Manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn actively participating in the process.
“This is a major focus for us,” Harris emphasized. “Adam and Dan had to step away from the NFL meetings briefly to discuss plans with the architects.
We’re making rapid changes. We want to create an environment where players and coaches alike say, ‘This is a fantastic place.’ Therefore, upgrading the facility is essential, and we’re already working on it.”
Harris explained that upgrades are planned across various areas, including the playing surface, although the timeline for these changes is uncertain.
“We have limitations on what we can achieve,” Harris acknowledged. “We have to consider what’s feasible. It’s similar to the situation we faced when we took over last July: There were only so many changes we could implement before the season. Similarly, we’re doing what we can before training camp.”
Addressing the challenges left behind by Snyder won’t be easy, but Harris recognizes its importance.
