Daronte Jones leads overhaul of Commanders' defense in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Washington Commanders are undergoing significant changes on defense under new coordinator Daronte Jones, following a last-place finish in 2025. Since his hiring from Minnesota, Jones has implemented a new defensive system and revamped the roster. Players like Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson have excelled, showcasing the versatility required in Jones' scheme. After early successes against the offense, the teams have become more balanced as training camp progresses. The Commanders will have their first test against another team when they face the Miami Dolphins for joint practices leading up to their preseason game on Friday night.
- •Washington struggled defensively last season, finishing last in the NFL.
- •Daronte Jones emphasizes elite communication among players.
- •New signings, including Oweh and Chaisson, fit Jones' complex defensive scheme.
- •Joint practices with Miami begin ahead of Friday's preseason game.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — New coordinator Daronte Jones is transforming the Commanders' defense after major changes
"After ranking last in the NFL on defense last season, the Washington Commanders revamped that side of the ball with drastic changes to the roster and the coaching staff. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is a big reason why. Jones has spent his first six months on the job not only installing a new system but also overhauling the team's entire defensive identity.
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