Mayhew has been an NFL executive since 1999. He joined Washington as the team's general manager in 2021. It was Mayhew's second general manager stint, the first being for the Detroit Lions from 2008-2015, where he took an 0-16 Lions team and helping transform them into a playoff contender.
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from one of the veteran players in their secondary. Ahead of free agency, the team decided to cut ties with cornerback Dane Jackson.
Mayhew, who was part of that famed 1991 Washington team as a cornerback, has announced his retirement, GM Adam Peters confirmed Tuesday. The former Lions and Commanders GM, who will turn 60 later this year, has been an NFL exec since 1999. He was in place as a senior personnel executive in 2024.
The Washington Commanders need reinforcements. Could recently released Sheldon Rankins and Dane Jackson be on their radar?
Washington has 28 free agents — one of the highest totals in the league — and five are defensive linemen. That means a major change could be coming.
He was traded to Washington for cornerback Champ ... is not listed on the Commanders’ website. His contract expired after the 2024 season. Ron Rivera, who worked with Hurney in Carolina, hired him as executive vice president of football for player ...