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Dan Quinn delivers devastating news Commanders fans were bracing for

Dan Quinn is taking over defensive play-calling responsibilities from Joe Whitt Jr. after another capitulation from the Washington Commanders in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions.

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Dan Quinn takes over Commanders DC duties from Joe Whitt Jr.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is adding defensive coordinator duties to his Week 11 tasks as Washington brings a five-game losing streak to Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins are the opposition on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Robert Griffin III weighs in on the Jayden Daniels injury comparisons

Robert Griffin III has taken note of the comparisons between his injury and Jayden Daniels’, but he is not buying them. Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow playing in garbage time of the Washington Commanders’ Week 9 game, which prompted comparisons to the infamous knee injury Griffin suffered with the same franchise in a 2013 playoff game.

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for 150 yards or more in a game at least five times can you name in seven minutes?

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Terry McLaurin News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin will not return in Week 11

Excuses seem to be the only thing left for the Washington Commanders as they have fallen out of the NFC playoff picture. And in the short term, they lost a key defensive player to suspension.

Commanders Around the Web

Commanders rookie CB Trey Amos fractured his fibula · Pro Football Talk

Dan Quinn takes over defensive play-calling from Joe Whitt Jr. · Pro Football Talk

Terry McLaurin will not play in Week 11, will travel to Spain · Pro Football Talk

Quinn takes over DC duties for 3-7 Commanders · ESPN

Commanders' Dan Quinn taking over as defensive coordinator amid Washington's 3-7 start · CBSSports.com

Robert Griffin III pushes back on Jayden Daniels comparisons as déjà vu injury to Commanders QB · CBSSports.com

Dan Quinn announces major change to Commanders' struggling defense · Sporting News

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Trey Amos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 10

Commanders CB Trey Amos Likely Out For Season With Broken Fibula

Per JP Finlay, Commanders second-round CB Trey Amos suffered a broken fibula and is likely out for the season. Amos, 23, was a three-star recruit and the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Dan Quinn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 10

Commanders HC Dan Quinn Taking Over For DC Joe Whitt

Commanders HC Dan Quinn announced on Monday he will be taking defensive coordinator duties over from DC Joe Whitt, per JP Finlay. Via Ben Standig, Quinn said Whitt would remain on staff and help him build the game plan during the week.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 10

'I don't think we are who we think we are' – One Commanders veteran told the harsh truth after another blowout loss

The Washington Commanders fell to 3-7 on the season after a fourth straight blowout loss to the Detroit Lions. The defense continues to be the worst in the league, and the Commanders hit a historic NFL stretch of four straight losses by 21 points or more, which hasn't been done since 2002.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 10

Commanders’ marquee move is looking way smarter than anyone thought

Through 10 weeks of a season that’s quickly spiraled into something far different than what the Washington Commanders envisioned, the few constants worth celebrating have come from the trenches.

Da'Ron Payne News / Pro Football Rumors / November 10

Commanders DT Daron Payne issued one-game suspension

During Sunday’s blowout loss, the Commanders experienced a lapse in discipline on a number of occasions. That included Daron Payne punching Lions wideout Amon-Ra St.

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 10

Marcus Mariota has to rally Commanders after Lions loss

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota and the rest of the team is frustrated after a 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 10 at Northwest Stadium.

Marcus Mariota News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota’s eye-opening take on Spain trip after 4th straight blowout loss

The Washington Commanders couldn’t hide from the scoreboard Sunday, and neither did Marcus Mariota. After a fourth straight blowout loss, the veteran quarterback said the upcoming Madrid trip “comes at a good time” and gives Washington a week together.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

NFL rarity: Pair of games finish with scoreline seen just twice before

It just goes to show that something historic is happening in sports each and every week.

NFL Week 10 winners, losers: Another four-TD game for Matthew Stafford; running backs dominate

Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff help Lions pound Commanders

Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence has historic day in win over Cardinals

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 9

Commanders' disastrous season continues with ejection of leader

Commanders' disastrous season continues with ejection of defensive leader

After a shocking run to the NFC Championship game last season, this year has been anything but the same for the Washington Commanders. Carrying a 3-6 record into Sunday against the Detroit Lions, frustrations began to boil over, especially for veteran defensive lineman Daron Payne.

Commanders, Jayden Daniels avoid worst-case scenario with latest injury

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