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On the status of Eric Schaffer, that was said to be a key issue entering Monday's meeting between Ron Rivera and Daniel Snyder. Schaffer was slated to have a major role but Rivera had to feel comfortable with that. He and Schaffer did not know one another.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) December 31, 2019
UPDATE: Schaffer is leaving in May
The current truth as to the Eric Schaffer situation in Washington goes like this: He's out, in May https://t.co/WDyzXLIley
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 31, 2019
Schaffer will be leaving the organization in May, after the draft.
The reports emerged not as a test of loyalty or whatever but because Schaffer started telling people on Monday that he is out. But the organization plans to keep him around (and to keep him working) through free agency and the draft.
UPDATE: Mike Garafolo says not so fast:
Hold the phone on the Eric Schaffer/#Redskins stuff. Conflicting info out there. He might not be a goner.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019
J.P. Finlay is also pumping the brakes:
Conflicting information on Eric Schaffer. I had a source confirm the story but now hearing different. Stay tuned. If I'm wrong will own it. I was shocked when I heard this in first place.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 31, 2019
And Craig Hoffman weighs in:
When asked to confirm if Eric Schaeffer had been fired from the organization, a source with knowledge of the situation said "no."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 31, 2019
The @team980 report is wrong.
Finally, Doc Walker retracts his report:
Correction on my earlier report on dismissal of Eric Shaffer. I just spoke to Eric and he is still in.
— Rick Doc Walker (@RickDocWalker) December 31, 2019
Some clarity on the #Redskins: Senior VP of Football Operations and General Counsel Eric Schaffer is currently in the building and remains employed by the team. That is expected to be the case going forward, as he’s a valuable member of the front office.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019
Meanwhile, Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk has his own take on Eric Schaffer’s situation:
The current truth as to the Eric Schaffer situation in Washington goes like this: He's out, in May https://t.co/WDyzXLIley
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 31, 2019
Schaffer will be leaving the organization in May, after the draft.
The reports emerged not as a test of loyalty or whatever but because Schaffer started telling people on Monday that he is out. But the organization plans to keep him around (and to keep him working) through free agency and the draft.
INITIAL REPORT:
Eric Schaffer is the Redskins Senior Vice President of Football Operations and the team’s general counsel. He is the guy who is primarily responsible for player contracts and cap management, and is generally well respected around the league. He has been with the Redskins franchise for 17 years.
A short time ago, Rick Walker, a former player and now member of the media with close ties to the Redskins tweeted that Schaffer has been fired.
The report has been confirmed by J.P. Finlay.
Sources tell me the Redskins have fired SVP Football Ops Eric Schaffer. Gone.
— Rick Doc Walker (@RickDocWalker) December 31, 2019
From possible promotion to dismissal in a few days. Surprising move for sure. https://t.co/aG7kumqPwr
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019
The move is one of several personnel decisions made by Redskins owner Dan Snyder in the past 48 hours, and signals huge changes in the organization.