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We’re back with another mock draft roundup as the NFL prepares for the conference championship games on Sunday. The Washington Commanders were still in playoffs at this time last year season, but not after they finished with a 5-12 record, and the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. The Commanders shook up their […]
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Al Harris, next man up? The Washington Commanders are interviewing Bears secondary coach Al Harris, who had the same role under Dan Quinn when they were with the Dallas Cowboys two years ago. Dallas blocked Quinn’s attempt to add Harris to his coaching staff in Washington. If Harris is hired, he would replace Joe Whitt […]
Commanders links Tweets Articles Commanders Roundtable Washington Commanders to fill two more offensive staff vacancies Stapleton was recently named a possible name to know by ESPN’s John Keim after noting he’s someone the coaching staff is high on. Stapleton is in his third season with the organization and previously serving as the assistant offensive line […]
The Chargers doubled up on interviews for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Monday as they followed Arthur Smith’s interview with another involving Cardinals pass game coordinator/wide receivers coach Drew Terrell. Terrell has been in his role since the 2023 season and has previous NFL stops with the Carolina Panthers (2018-2019) and Washington Commanders (2020-2022). […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) Commanders stay in house for offensive line coach as staff takes shape: Source The team promoted Darnell Stapleton to offensive line coach in place of Bobby Johnson, who was fired after the season, according to a source with knowledge of the Commanders’ staff changes. To fill Stapleton’s old role […]
Darnell Stapleton and Shane Toub promoted The Commanders fired OL coach Bobby Johnson on the same day they parted ways with former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and are now promoting Johnson’s assistant OL coach to his old job. Darnell Stapleton is the Commanders new OL coach, and offensive quality control coach Shane Toub will be […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN 2026 NFL offseason: Free agents, draft notes, predictions What is their top offseason priority? Hire a defensive coordinator. Coach Dan Quinn took over playcalling duties from Joe Whitt Jr. for the final seven games, but his preference in the past has been to have someone else run the defense. Whitt, hired […]
Commanders links Articles Heavy.com Preseason Writing on the Wall for Allegretti The Commanders made what were relatively seismic moves on the offensive line in the offseason. At left offensive tackle, the Commanders made a trade for 4-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil to block for Daniels’ blind side. In the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, Washington selected […]
Commanders links Commanders uniform news in this tweet & video: Articles Commanders.com Commanders 2025 position review | Tight ends What [is] the future of the tight end room? Ertz tore his ACL against the Vikings, and with the injury happening near the end of the season, the likelihood of him being ready in September is […]
With the Commanders having just fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, mutually parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, promoted David Blough from assistant QB coach to offensive coordinator to replace Kliff, and begun the process of filling the open position-coaching spots, we thought it would be a good time […]
Danny Etling hired as assistant QB coach The Washington Commanders have hired their third new coach on offense, adding former NFL QB Danny Etling as assistant QB coach. He will work under new offensive coordinator David Blough and QB coach D.J. Williams. Blough was given the promotion from assistant QB to OC after Kliff Kingsbury’s […]
Commanders links Articles Washington Post (paywall) The Commanders’ new stadium could evoke memories of RFK The first conceptual renderings of the new stadium, unveiled Thursday morning, showed a sweeping roof, a grand colonnade and plenty of callbacks to RFK Stadium. A sweeping, translucent roof. Main entryways on the same axis as the Washington Monument and […]
The Washington Commanders, and their architectural firm HKS, have shared five conceptual renderings from the new stadium that will be built on the site of the former RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The stadium is projected to open for the 2030 season if everything goes according to plan, and is expected to cost a little […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Commanders to hire D.J. Williams as new QBs coach The Washington Commanders are hiring D.J. Williams, the son of franchise great Doug Williams, to be their quarterbacks coach, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. D.J. Williams served as Atlanta’s quarterbacks coach this season. He was the Falcons’ assistant quarterbacks […]
The Commanders front office has been searching for a QB coach ever since announcing David Blough’s promotion last week. Today Adam Schefter and others reported the hiring of D.J. Williams, son of Washington legend Doug Williams, for the role. Williams has been working on NFL coaching staffs since 2017. After 2 years of entry level […]
Washington Commanders fans are allowing themselves to dream a little — and honestly, it’s understandable. Brian Flores is reportedly interviewing for the Washington Commanders defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport . The Commanders aren’t the only team interested in speaking with Flores about a coaching position. Tom Pelissero, Rapoport’s teammate at NFL Network, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have also put in a request to interview Flores . Plus, h...
Brian Flores interviewing today The Washington Commanders were hoping to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, and that is happening today. His contract is expiring, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has already said he’d like him back if he doesn’t get an opportunity to be a head coach again during this hiring cycle. The Commanders […]
Commanders links Articles Heavy.com How Brian Flores Would Revolutionize Washington’s Defense The Minnesota Vikings in 2025 blitzed at a league high 44.3%, nearly 11% higher than the next closest team. This is because Brian Flores enjoys utilizing “two-deep” and “four-deep” fire zone blitzes, according to [podcaster Brett] Kollmann. Kollmann explains how this is uncommon compared […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Now that the season is complete, we are finished asking our usual weekly confidence question. […]
In a bit of a surprise, the Miami Dolphins have requested to interview lame duck Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their open head-coaching job. Last week, the Washington Commanders asked to interview Graham for their open defensive-coordinator job. It is likely Graham will get more interest as a defensive coordinator rather than […]
Hoping for Brian Flores Commanders request interview with Falcons QB coach D.J. Williams Former Cardinals HC/Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon scheduled for DC interview First QB coach interview request reported Dennard Wilson interviewed for DC Dennard Wilson is a veteran NFL coach who was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the last two seasons. He […]
Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports The Commanders interview Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen; could be underrated hire that improves Washington’s defense Cullen has been a defensive coach since 1991 and has extensive experience calling plays as a defensive coordinator, most recently with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021. Quinn will likely want an […]
Commanders request interview with Falcons QB coach D.J. Williams Former Cardinals HC/Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon scheduled for DC interview First QB coach interview request reported Dennard Wilson interviewed for DC Dennard Wilson is a veteran NFL coach who was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the last two seasons. He is the latest name […]
The Baltimore Ravens completed an interview with Kliff Kingsbury for their head coaching vacancy on Monday, per the team. Kingsbury, 46, began his coaching career in college, spending four seasons in multiple roles at Houston before moving to Texas A&M as the offensive coordinator. After one season, he became the head coach at Texas Tech […]