Scott Patrick Fitterer (born November 4, 1973) is an American professional football personnel executive for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He began his executive career as a part-time scout with the New York Giants in 1998 and worked in various executive roles with the Seattle Seahawks throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Fitterer served as general manager of the Carolina Panthers from 2021 to 2023, joining the Commanders in 2024 after being dismissed by the Panthers.
Fitterer began his executive career in the NFL with the New York Giants as an area scout in 1998.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2001, Fitterer was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as an area scout. In 2011, he was promoted to director of college scouting. In 2016, Fitterer was promoted to co-director of player personnel. In 2020, he was promoted again vice president of football operations.[3]
Carolina Panthers
On January 14, 2021, Fitterer was named the general manager of the Carolina Panthers.[4] On January 8, 2024, Fitterer was fired by the Panthers.