Lance Newmark hired as Assistant GM; two current executives get new job titles

The Washington Commanders have almost filled all open positions on Dan Quinn’s new coaching staff. GM Adam Peters has now added a major piece to his new front office, and we’ve got some updates on executives from the previous regime. The team announced the hiring of Lance Newmark as Peters’ first assistant GM. Newmark has been in the Detroit Lions scouting department and front office for 26 years, and spent the last two years as their Senior Director of Player Personnel. The Lions have been improving to a top team in the NFL over the last few years, getting to the NFC Championship this year.

This is Peters’ first major hire for his front office. He also has decided to keep both former GM…