Washington hires head coach Rivera to lead franchise out of slump: report

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The Washington Redskins hired Ron Rivera as their new head coach, the NFL Network reported on Tuesday, replacing interim leader Bill Callahan, who took over after Jay Gruden was cut loose in October. Rivera previously presided over the NFL's Carolina Panthers, leading the team to a franchise-best 15-win and one-loss record in the 2015 season before losing in the Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos. Interim coach Callahan took over for Gruden after a 0-5 start to the season but did not preside over much of an improvement as the Redskins, many of their most highly paid players underperforming, finished 3-13.

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