Redskins Meeting With Ron Rivera Regarding Head Coaching Job, Hope To Have A Deal Done On Monday

December 29, 2019, 8:46pm EST (Updated: January 16, 2023, 10:14pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

The buzz surrounding Ron Rivera and where he will end up is starting to get clearer.

According to multiple reports, Rivera and the Washington Redskins are expected to meet on Monday and hopefully have a deal done by then, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Things have progressed very nicely for former #Panthers coach Ron Rivera. He is meeting with the #Redskins tomorrow for their vacant head coach job, per agents Frank Bauer and Kenny Chapman. A key meeting.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019

Ron Rivera has emerged as a top candidate for the #Redskins and if tomorrow goes well, this could end with a new coach in Washington. https://t.co/DzK1gpvzqB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019

The 57-year-old spent the past nine years as the Panthers head coach before they decided to part ways with him before the end of their 2019 season. He had compiled a record of 76-63-1, which includes four playoff appearances and a trip to the Super Bowl.

Rivera was also named the AP coach of the year twice.