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Commanders choose Daronte Jones to revive defense

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.

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Commanders Linked to Falcons' Kyle Pitts in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders are in need of adding a tight end at some point during the offseason due to Zach Ertz's torn ACL. With Ertz out for most if not the entire 2026 campaign, the Commanders will need to add another tight end, preferably one with a lot of upside as a receiver.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 30

Commanders Officially Announce Hiring Of DC Daronte Jones

The Washington Commanders announced they have officially hired former Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones as DC. Here’s a final look at candidates for the

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 30

2026 Senior Bowl Day 3 Winners: Commanders’ NFL Draft prospects who impressed at practice to boost stock

The Washington Commanders are in Mobile, Alabama, at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl to get their eyes on the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and are trying to get to know them before April.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Dan Quinn Might Be on the Hot Seat

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was viewed as one of the best first-year hires in the league following his first season in the nation's capital.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Daronte Jones Hiring Gets Mixed Reviews

The Washington Commanders are bringing in Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator. The former Minnesota Vikings assistant is getting his first crack at a coordinator job in the NFL, so there are a lot of question marks surrounding his candidacy.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 29

Commanders Open With Long Odds to Win Super Bowl in 2027

My, how things have changed in the DMV. After a season that saw everything take a 180, including a run to the NFC Championship Game in 2024, the Washington Commanders fell off a cliff in 2025.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Commanders' new defensive coordinator starts cleaning house on his staff, with more changes potentially coming

The Washington Commanders wasted no time making changes after the season, and they finally have their coordinator positions filled as well. More changes could be on the way with defensive coordinator Daronte Jones taking over, and bringing in his own staff, like David Blough did on the offense.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Commanders’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Washington Commanders took chances with their new offensive coordinator and had the same approach on the defensive side of the ball. But they can make life easier for both assistants with good picks.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Commanders just hired a defensive coordinator. His mentor explains everything about what’s coming

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones worked under Brian Flores and is known for aggressive defensive schemes. Washington had 42 sacks last season, ranking in the middle of the league.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 29

DeAndre Hopkins Shuts Down Potential Commanders Union on Pardon My Take

ASHBURN, Va. — Like a lot of people growing up in the Carolinas before the NFL brought a franchise to the region, receiver DeAndre Hopkins grew up a fan of the Washington Commanders franchise.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Commanders will be competing with NFC East rival for key addition to defensive coaching staff

The Washington Commanders found their next defensive coordinator after hiring Daronte Jones from the Minnesota Vikings. Jones will bring his scheme and style of defense over, but that may not be the only thing.

Da'Ron Payne News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Commanders Trade Involving Daron Payne Could Be Inevitable

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne may have played his last down with the team. Payne, a first-round pick from the 2018 NFL Draft, has only played for the Commanders in his career, but with one year remaining on his contract, Washington could look to move on.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Commanders' new defensive coordinator will bring an aggressive style and a welcome change to Washington's defense

The Washington Commanders ended their search for their new defensive coordinator, and head coach Dan Quinn showed us one key thing. We all expected a retread coach or someone he's worked with in the past, but he decided to take a swing at potential by hiring Daronte Jones from the Minnesota Vikings.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

The Commanders ranked last in total defense. They hired the coordinator from the unit that ranked 3rd

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones comes from the Minnesota Vikings, where the defense ranked third in the league.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Daronte Jones Reveals His Unique Strategy for Connecting With Commanders Players

The Washington Commanders tapped into a DMV native as their next defensive coordinator after parting ways with Joe Whitt Jr. Following a difficult season, the team explored a number of candidates before filling the vacancy.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Commanders Could Get Defensive Cornerstone in NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft. There are a couple of options the team could take at that selection. The defensive prospects at the top of the draft are very strong, and the Commanders would be in great shape taking any of them.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 28

2026 Senior Bowl Day One Winners: Commanders key positions of need in NFL Draft have impressive first practice

The NFL Draft season has officially started with the Senior Bowl kicking off in Mobile, Alabama, as the top prospects get together to compete to boost their draft stock.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 27

Commanders Should Target Kenneth Walker III After NFC Championship Showcase

The Washington Commanders put up a dud in 2025 and have already begun the process of turning things around by hiring a new offensive coordinator, David Blough, and a new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, the former Minnesota Vikings' passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach.

Da'Ron Payne News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27