Two sources with knowledge of the decision say that Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, has an agreement with the Washington Commanders to be hired as coach.
Since the team had not yet made the transfer official, the individuals spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday under the condition of anonymity. The NFL franchise that hired a new head coach was Washington.
Quinn, 53, coached the Atlanta Falcons for more than five seasons before spending the last three as the defensive coordinator for the NFC East rival Cowboys. After leading the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance in 2016, Quinn was fired in 2020 following a 0–5 start.
He was selected by Washington after Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator for Baltimore, was hired by the Seahawks on Wednesday, and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson—who was regarded as a top contender—told teams on Tuesday that he would remain in Detroit.
After four disappointing years under Ron Rivera’s leadership, the organization has a much-needed new approach under controlling owner Josh Harris, new general manager and head of football operations Adam Peters, and Quinn. This time, Harris was determined to divide the coaching and personnel responsibilities.
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