Washington hires Jason Wright as NFL's 1st Black team president

The Washington Football Team appointed Jason Wright team president Monday, making him the first Black man to be hired for such a role in NFL history.

"If I could custom design a leader for this important time in our history, it would be Jason," owner Dan Snyder said. "His experience as a former player, coupled with his business acumen, gives him a perspective that is unrivaled in the league. We will not rest until we are a championship-caliber team, on and off the field.

"Jason has a proven track record in helping businesses transform culturally, operationally, and financially. He is a proactive and assertive advocate for inclusion of all people and will set new standards for our organization and for the league. There could not be a better duo than Jason Wright and coach Ron Rivera as we usher in a new era for Washington football."

The 38-year-old will now be responsible for leading Washington's business operations, finance, sales, and marketing. He'll also join Rivera in handling off-field responsibilities and football decisions.

Wright spent seven years as an NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, and Arizona Cardinals.

Following his retirement, Wright received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and was a partner in the operations practice of McKinsey & Company, a global strategy and management consulting firm.