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Commanders Hire Former Vikings Coach as Defensive Coordinator

The Washington Commanders are ending their defensive coordinator search by hiring Minnesota Vikings run game coordinator Daronte Jones. "Source: Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator," ESPN insider Adam Schefter tweeted.

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Commanders To Hire Daronte Jones As Defensive Coordinator

The Commanders have found their new defensive coordinator. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Daronte Jones as their new DC.

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Chris Rodriguez Jr. Named Commanders’ Unsung Hero of 2025

The Washington Commanders struggled to find their rhythm on offense for much of the 2025 season, largely due to a wave of injuries. Second-year quarterback

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Jayden Daniels' former teammate makes a strong statement on Commanders QB's leadership skills and unique abilities

Jayden Daniels had a special college career with the LSU Tigers before being selected by the Washington Commanders to become their next franchise quarterback.

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The Commanders' chances of losing a top assistant coach, but earning two compensatory picks just went up

The Washington Commanders are looking for their next defensive coordinator, but they may also have another position to fill if they lose a top assistant coach soon.

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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.

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Sam Cosmi Was the Commanders’ Secret Superstar in 2025

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders didn’t have a lot to celebrate in 2025, but the successful rehabilitation and return of offensive lineman Sam

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / January 25

Commanders To Conduct DC Interview With Daronte Jones

Daronte Jones has been among the the most sought-after defensive coordinator candidates in this year’s cycle. The current Vikings defensive pass-game coordinator is now on the radar of another DC-needy team.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 25

Jonathan Gannon Hiring by Packers Narrows Washington Commanders Search

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders’ list of defensive coordinator candidates got a bit shorter ahead of the AFC and NFC Championship Games with Jonathan Gannon reportedly headed to the Green Bay Packers.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 25

The Commanders are looking to steal assistant coach from defensive coordinator who turned them down

The Washington Commanders are looking under every rock in their search for a new defensive coordinator, and there's a new name on the list now. They've already missed out on Jonathan Gannon and Brian Flores, and the search continues with names that haven't been considered before.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Commanders' latest defensive coordinator candidate loss leaves them with home run option to hire

The Washington Commanders are still looking for their new defensive coordinator as dominoes around the league continue to fall. Head coach Dan Quinn needs

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 24

Commanders face massive staff changes that will impact their decisions in the 2026 NFL Draft

It's officially NFL Draft season, and the Washington Commanders will be looking to add talent to the roster and fix a lot of holes. The team will get an up-close look at some of the best prospects in the draft at the Senior Bowl, but the staff will be much different from what it has in the past.

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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.

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'Commanders will make a big splash': Washington predicted to land 18-career touchdown RB

The Washington Commanders are being pegged to make a blockbuster splash in free agency by signing running back Breece Hall, a move that would reshape the team’s offense.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24

Al Harris Emerges as a Serious Candidate for Commanders Defensive Coordinator

ASHBURN, Va. –– The Washington Commanders hired offensive coordinator David Blough three weeks ago, but the search for a defensive coordinator remains unresolved.

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Mike Pettine’s Comments Reveal a Major Red Flag Washington Dodged

ASHBURN, Va. – We know enough about the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator search to know that Brian Flores is not going to be the man hired for the job, and that may be the best part of the search when it’s all said and done.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24

Quan Martin Trade Could Make Sense For Commanders

The Washington Commanders have some issues on the defensive end that need to be worked out this offseason. Some of the solutions may be linked to fixing the secondary, and a trade could be the best path moving forward.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 23

Commanders Just Got One Step Closer to Adding 49ers Weapon

The Washington Commanders will be looking to turn things around in 2026 after a disastrous 2025 season. Washington has already hired a new offensive coordinator in David Blough following the separation with Kliff Kingsbury, and is currently on the hunt for their next defensive coordinator before beginning to examine improving the roster.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Commanders' latest defensive coordinator candidate would be a status hire over actual results

The Washington Commanders' search for the next defensive coordinator continues, and fans are left wondering where they turn next. They missed out on Brian Flores, who decided to stay with the Minnesota Vikings, but they have interviewed other top candidates.

Da'Ron Payne News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 23

Commanders Could Trade Away Pro Bowler in Surprise Offseason Move

The Washington Commanders are a year removed from their NFC Championship appearance, and things have gone south ever since. The Commanders finished 5-12 in the 2025 season, which was good for third place in the NFC East.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Commanders’ empty DC job spells more trouble for 2026

It’s not that the Washington Commanders haven’t tried to get a premier defensive coordinator. They have interviewed top-level guys. However, the empty defensive coordinator job spells more trouble for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Coaching Rumors: Cardinals, Kingsbury, Webb, 49ers, Falcons, Petzing, Lions, Fraley, Jaguars, Commanders

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby.