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.
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.
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.
The Washington Commanders' offseason has already been full of coaching changes, and even more could be on the way. They quickly promoted David Blough as the new offensive coordinator, and continue to search for the next defensive coordinator.
Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that the Commanders made the right choice by hiring former NFL QB David Blough as their offensive coordinator and even offered advice for Blough ahead of his first season.
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The Washington Commanders went into the offseason wanting a lot of changes on the offensive side of the ball, and that's exactly what they got after moving on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
The Washington Commanders wasted no time promoting David Blough as the new offensive coordinator, but their search for a new defensive coordinator is taking much longer.
ASHBURN, Va. – We are, as they say, a collective of what our experiences make us. For new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough, that means that while he’s a 30-year old coach about to enter his first at the controls of an NFL offense, he’s so much more than that.
ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders made an interesting decision hiring David Blough to be their next offensive coordinator, but there’s at least a little bit of history to show that the move could not only be successful, but could be especially so for a player like third-year receiver Luke McCaffrey.
The Washington Commanders' offseason has been filled with many changes that were needed after a 5-12 season, and they're just getting started. Head coach Dan Quinn parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and they quickly promoted David Blough to become the new guy.
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The Washington Commanders were quick to fill the offensive coordinator position once they moved on from Kliff Kingsbury, and now they had to fill out the rest of the staff.
David Blough has always been part of the Washington Commanders' offense, but now he no longer has to focus solely on the quarterbacks; he’s been promoted to offensive coordinator.
The Washington Commanders decided they couldn’t wait on getting Mike McDaniel, so they pulled the trigger and selected David Blough as their new offensive coordinator.
The Washington Commanders made the tough decision to move on from Kliff Kingsbury, and had to upgrade at offensive coordinator. They ended the search earlier than anyone expected and promoted QB coach David Blough to be the new offensive coordinator.
The Washington Commanders have reportedly requested to speak with Atlanta Falcons quarterback coach D.J. Williams for an unspecified position. This report
ASHBURN, Va. – Why would Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn hire an inexperienced offensive coordinator when he himself could end up on the ‘hot seat’ in 2026?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – David Blough could do wonders to resurrect Jayden Daniels’ career in Washington. But history isn’t on the side of the path Dan Quinn chose to replace his offensive coordinator.
The Washington Commanders promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator, multiple reports said Friday. Blough is just 30 years old and was an NFL quarterback who made regular-season appearances as recently as 2022.
David Blough began this past season as Washington’s assistant quarterbacks coach. Following the team’s surprising decision to dismiss Kliff Kingsbury, Blough will make a significant career jump.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Commanders are promoting assistant coach David Blough as their new offensive coordinator under Dan Quinn. Blough reportedly had interest from the Lions for their offensive coordinator job, so the Commanders clearly moved quickly to retain their up-and-coming coach before someone else hired him away.
The Detroit Lions are going to conduct a thorough search in order to find their next offensive coordinator. John Morton only lasted one season in Motown before being dismissed.
The Detroit Lions’ search for their next offensive coordinator has produced a relatively surprising name: David Blough. The former Lions quarterback, who spent several seasons in Detroit as a backup and spot starter, has quickly ascended the coaching ranks and is now being discussed as a viable candidate to replace John Morton.
Former Lions quarterback David Blough could return to the organization as a coach. Blough, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach, is a candidate to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Detroit Lions are considering a familiar face for their newly opened coaching vacancy. The Lions on Tuesday reportedly fired offensive coordinator John Morton after his lone season with the team.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have requested to interview Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough for their offensive coordinator vacancy. This marks the start of Detroit’s search for an offensive coordinator after firing John Morton earlier today.
On Friday, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury announced that quarterback David Blough would start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in place of Colt McCoy, who is out with concussion symptoms.