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Jets Targeting Commanders' Assistant General Manager?

It was reported and confirmed that Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark has interviewed with the New York Jets.

David Harrison

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (12) and Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18) after scoring the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (12) and Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18) after scoring the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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TAMPA -- The Washington Commanders have had quite the storybook season, winning 12 games after being projected to win less than 7 before the year began.

As expected, when that type of season unfolds for a team like the Commanders, there's plenty of credit being dispersed to multiple people who have varying roles within the rising franchise.

One of them, Washington assistant general manager Lance Newmark, has gotten so much attention that the New York Jets were reportedly scheduled to meet with him about their current opening at the top roster-building position in the front office. That, according to NFL Network's Peter Schrager.

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Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (12) and Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18) after scoring the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

That report came Saturday morning, and by the afternoon the Jets' website confirmed the team had completed its virtual interview with Newmark that same day.

Sharing information about the candidate to New York fans who don't likely know much about Newmark the site shared, "Newmark joined the Washington staff after a 26-year run with the Detroit Lions. Before leaving the Motor City, Newmark served as the senior director of player personnel for Detroit and helped oversee college and pro scouting operations. He also held roles with the Lions as director of player personnel (2016-21), director of college scouting (2015-16), assistant director of college scouting (2008-14), national scout (2005-07) and area scout (1999-2004)."

Newmark's resume is an impressive one so it should come as no surprise he's getting looks for a promotion this hiring cycle. His participation in the revival of both the Lions and Commanders franchises is going to surely set him apart from others competing for open jobs this offseason.

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DAVID HARRISON

David Harrison has covered the NFL since 2015 as a digital content creator in both written and audio media. He is the host of Locked On Commanders and a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. His previous career was as a Military Working Dog Handler for the United States Army. Contact David via email at david.w.harrison82@gmail.com or on Twitter @DHarrison82.

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