Commanders Hire Daronte Jones as Defensive Coordinator

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Commanders Hire Daronte Jones as Defensive Coordinator

Washington is hiring Jones as its new defensive coordinator, per Adam Schefter. Jones arrives from Minnesota, where he served as pass game coordinator and DBs coach under Flores. He was viewed as a key architect of the Vikings’ defensive resurgence, earning leaguewide respect for his schematic input and player development before landing his first NFL DC role.

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Jonathan Cooper Nearly Leaks Update on Vance Joseph's Future

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Andy Reid Says Matt Nagy Deserves Another Head Coaching Job

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