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Commanders Announce Daronte Jones as New DC
The Washington Commanders have hired Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator, betting on his proven track record in the secondary. Jones arrives from Minnesota, where his defenses ranked top-10 in points allowed twice and led the NFL with 33 takeaways in 2024. His Vikings unit also finished third overall this past season, excelling against the pass and on third downs.
By Suresh Menon
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Mike Vrabel Details Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba Stands Out
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