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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.

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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.

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.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Commanders can help fill their biggest roster needs at the 2026 Senior Bowl by focusing on key positions

The Washington Commanders have both of their coordinators after hiring Daronte Jones as the next defensive coordinator, and now they have to fill their biggest roster needs.

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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.

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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 27

Commanders Beat Out Five Teams to Hire Defensive Coordinator Daronte Jones

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders were possibly the last team to interview new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones before agreeing to hire him earlier this week, but they weren’t the only ones.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / January 27

Reports: Commanders to tab Daronte Jones as DC

The Washington Commanders will hire Daronte Jones of the Minnesota Vikings as their next defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported. Jones, 47, would take the place of Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / January 27

Daronte Jones is the bold hire the Commanders defense needs right now

The Washington Commanders have officially made their move to revitalize a defense that struggled mightily in 2025, hiring Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Dan Quinn goes direction nobody expected as Commanders hire highly coveted defensive coordinator candidate

The Washington Commanders started their search for a new defensive coordinator after parting ways with Joe Whitt Jr as soon as the season ended, and it’s been a long, thorough process.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 26

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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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.

Brian Flores News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Commanders finalizing deal with Brian Flores assistant as new DC

The Washington Commanders have been searching for a new defensive coordinator all offseason. They interviewed a number of candidates, including Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

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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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Commanders Hiring Daronte Jones As New Defensive Coordinator

The Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to make Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones their new defensive coordinator, per Adam Schefter. Jones has been

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 26

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.

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

Breece Hall News / Gridiron Heroics / January 24

'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.

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.