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ASHBURN, Va. - Bruce Allen is the new general manager of the Washington Redskins.

The son of legendary Redskins coach George Allen was hired Thursday morning, shortly after the team announced the resignation of executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato.

Bruce Allen has served as the GM with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also worked in the Oakland Raiders front office.


He becomes the first person hired by owner Dan Snyder to hold the title of general manager.

Cerrato was widely criticized for his personnel moves. The Redskins are 4-9 this season.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Washington Redskins front office resigned Thursday, taking the fall for a 4-9 season that even a tight friendship with the owner couldn't overcome.

Executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato, owner Dan Snyder's right-hand man for much of the last decade, quit with three games remaining in a season in which his personnel choices again came under heavy scrutiny.

In a statement released by the team, Cerrato said he has had numerous conversations with Snyder over the last few weeks regarding the team's future.

"We agreed that the franchise needs someone different in this position," Cerrato said. "I'm thankful to Dan Snyder and other members of his ownership team for the opportunities I've been given over the years. Of course, I am disappointed with this year's results, but I strongly believe that with outstanding draft picks and encouraging performance by our younger players, we have laid a strong foundation for the franchise."