The Washington Redskins are expected to hire Ron Rivera as their next head coach, according to sources.

The team is also firing Bruce Allen has head of football operations.

Washington hasn't won a playoff game in 14 seasons and faces plummeting attendance.

Ron Rivera has emerged as the primary candidate to become the next head coach of Washington.

Rivera led the Carolina Panthers to three NFC South titles and a Super Bowl appearance in nine seasons

After his firing, Rivera said he "absolutely" planned to continue coaching.

"My intent is to coach again. I love coaching," Rivera said. "Not just coaching because it's about winning football games, but coaching because you have an opportunity to impact young men and people. And that's what I want to do."

Washington fired Jay Gruden on Oct. 7.

Tress Way has agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with Washington.

Way is a Pro Bowl punter who joined Washington in 2014.