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COMMADNERS SQUAD SHOW | Daronte Jones HIRED | Two FIRST-TIME Coordinators | Free Agency Targets
The 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…
The skinny
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