The Washington Commanders named Brandon Sosna as their senior vice president of football operations Monday.
“We are excited to welcome Brandon Sosna to the Washington Commanders,” general manager Adam Peters said.
“Brandon was a key addition to Brad Holmes’ staff in 2022 and played a vital role in assisting the Lions in their roster construction these past two seasons.
“His expertise on the salary cap and in contract negotiations along with his well-rounded skill set developed through his unique career across the NFL and collegiate athletics makes him a great fit for the front office we are building here in Washington.”
Sunday the team was nearing a deal with Sosna, who was the Detroit Lions’ senior director of football administration.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he will be Washington’s “lead contract negotiator” and “play a major role in strategy around roster construction, the salary cap and the CBA.”
The is the first offseason in which the ownership group led by Josh Harris has gotten to fully exert its control over the Commanders’ overall structure, and they have utilized that opportunity to its fullest.
The Commanders hired a new head coach (Dan Quinn) and made a big splash by tabbing former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury as the offensive coordinator.
While Jason Wright remains as the team president, Peters came aboard in January.
Harris, who also has ownership stakes in the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils and English Premier League’s Crystal Palace, hasn’t been afraid to think outside the box, either.
Hiring former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers in an advisory capacity turned a lot of heads given his inexperience in an NFL front office.
At this stage of the offseason, Sosna may not have a lot on his plate in terms of immediate business. He and Peters are already probably casting an eye toward 2025 and beyond, though.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen are both eligible to hit the open market in 2026, so serious extension negotiations will probably begin next spring.
In addition, Washington is on track to have $116 million in salary cap space, per Spotrac, so it could be a major player in free agency.
Sosna and Peters will have ample time to weigh up the veteran additions they believe will take the Commanders to the next level.
