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.