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Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

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.

After Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a highly regarded prospect, informed teams on Tuesday that he will remain in Detroit, he was selected by Washington.

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.

In his second term as an NFL head coach, Quinn now has the opportunity to assemble his own staff, much like Peters has the power to select a new coach. Though it’s unlikely, Eric Bieniemy may return to his role as offensive coordinator. On the defensive side, that post is unfilled following Rivera’s firing of Jack Del Rio in the middle of the previous campaign.

Quinn’s defense was the league’s fifth-best in