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Washington Commanders hire first-year coordinators for new era

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:45 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Washington Commanders hire first-year coordinators for new era

Summary

The Washington Commanders are preparing for a transformative season with the hiring of first-year coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones. After moving on from their main coordinators following an NFC Championship game appearance, the team taps Blough as offensive coordinator and Jones as defensive coordinator. Blough, familiar with quarterback Jayden Daniels, aims to enhance the offensive strategy, while Jones seeks to revitalize a defense that struggled last season, where the Commanders ranked sixth-worst. Training Camp is approaching, offering insight into the new coaching strategies.

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Key Details

•David Blough and Daronte Jones take over as coordinators for the Commanders.
•Blough plans to implement a more pro-ready offense for Jayden Daniels.
•Jones aims to improve a defense ranked sixth-worst last season.
•The Commanders spent nearly $260 million on free agents this offseason.
•Training Camp is set to provide clarity on the new coaching strategies.

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1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ First-Year Coaches Tagged With Breakout Label Ahead of Transformative Season

What they're saying

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The Washington Commanders are entering a new phase in the Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn, and Adam Peters era. Just a season away from an NFC Championship game appearance, Washington decided to move on from their main coordinators on both sides of the ball. The team then brought in their former assistant quarterbacks coach, David Blough, as their new offensive coordinator and former Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator. Both coordinators were recent
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