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he Washington Commanders have their new defensive coordinator: Daronte Jones.
It’s a hire with plenty of mystery because Jones hasn’t been an NFL defensive coordinator yet, and it also means Washington is now rolling with two first-time coordinators in 2026, on offense and defense. That’s either the start of a fresh identity or a risky experiment, depending on how quickly the roster improves.
In today’s Commanders Squad, we break down:
What Daronte Jones might bring to Washington’s defense and culture
The reality of having two first-time coordinators and why the margin for error shrinks fast
Why defensive help has to be the top offseason priority
Defensive free agents the Commanders should target to raise the floor immediately
If the Commanders want real progress, they cannot ask coaching to solve what the roster refuses to stop.
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