Report: WFT to hire Hurney as new GM

Washington Football Team is finalizing a deal with Marty Hurney to become their new general manager, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport added the move should be made official later Tuesday.

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Washington Football Team is finalizing a deal with Marty Hurney to become their new general manager, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport added the move should be made official later Tuesday.

Sources: The Washington Football Team is finalizing a deal with Marty Hurney to be its new GM. The Team should announce the move later today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2021

Hurney has a history with Washington Football Team's head coach Ron Rivera from his two stints as general manager of the Carolina Panthers.

Hurney was GM in Carolina from 2002-2012 and then again from 2018-2020. He compiled a 107-133 record in the regular season with five playoff wins and a trip to the Super Bowl in 2003.