Cowboys star finds out late that Dan Quinn is with Commanders

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (M) poses for a picture with Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) and Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters (R) at an introductory news conference. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Cowboys star finds out laughably late that Dan Quinn is with Commanders

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Feb 7, 2024 4:31 PM ET

It was first reported last Thursday that Dan Quinn was being hired as the Washington Commanders next head coach.

Dallas Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard found out about the team's former defensive coordinator's departure on Wednesday, six days after nearly everyone else did.

"I just found out right now that Dan Quinn is the Head Coach of the Washington Commanders..

He does a great job and he gets the most out of the guys he coaches" ~ @Tp__5

You're off the grid #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/UGpctnpBdj
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 7, 2024

Pollard told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday that he got rid of his social media accounts during the 2023 season, so he was unaware of Quinn's move until his midweek appearance on the program.

The 2022 Pro Bowler said without the distraction of social media, he's "more present" at home and with his kids. Pollard added that he enjoys watching television, movies and is big into UFC.

Pollard's dedication to stay off social media in recent months is impressive. Still, it's hard to fathom how he went nearly a week without hearing from someone that his team's defensive coordinator landed a new job with a division rival.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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