Commanders fire Kliff Kingsbury after disappointing season performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Washington Commanders discharged offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. following a 5-12 season in 2025. ESPN's Seth Walder criticized the decision, labeling it the biggest offseason mistake for the team, highlighting that the offense, despite struggles, was less to blame for the disappointing season compared to the defense. The Commanders have appointed David Blough as Kingsbury's replacement, aiming to revive quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance. Coach Dan Quinn faces scrutiny as he also enters the season under pressure to improve results.
- •Kliff Kingsbury fired as Commanders' offensive coordinator.
- •Team finished 5-12 in 2025, underperforming expectations.
- •Seth Walder questioned the decision, citing defensive issues.
- •David Blough hired as new offensive coordinator.
- •Dan Quinn's future depends on team improvement this season.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' firing of Kliff Kingsbury called worst offseason move
"The Commanders opted to fire Kliff Kingsbury this offseason, and not everybody was a fan of that move.
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