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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Adam Peters kept a close eye on one position for Commanders at Senior Bowl practice, and they didn't disappoint

The Washington Commanders kicked off the draft season by hiring their new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, before the 2026 Senior Bowl, and now they can focus on watching draft prospects.

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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.

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.

NFL News / The Forkball / January 27

Commanders Turn to Daronte Jones to Lead Defensive Rebuild

The Washington Commanders are closing in on a deal to make Minnesota Vikings assistant Daronte Jones their next defensive coordinator, according to multiple league reports.

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

Commanders Expected To Keep DT Daron Payne In 2026

Commanders DT Daron Payne is heading into the final year of his four-year, $90 million deal in 2026 after registering a career-low 61 percent defensive snap share last season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 27

How Daronte Jones Will Impact the Commanders Defense in 2026

The Washington Commanders parted ways with both of their coordinators following the completion of the 2025 season. They quickly tabbed David Blough as the replacement for Kliff Kingsbury, but they took a long game approach when it came to hiring their next defensive coordinator.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Dan Quinn’s hires will put Commanders in playoffs — or make him someone else’s DC in 2027

The Washington Commanders swung and missed on a big name for their new defensive coordinator. That comes on the heels of an unproven OC hire. And head coach Dan Quinn’s coaching hires will do one of two things: put his team in the playoffs, or send him back to a defensive coordinator role with another team in 2027.