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Former Michigan QB, grandson of NFL legend set to join Washington Commanders coaching staff

Former Michigan quarterback and grandson of NFL legend set to join Washington Commanders coaching staff

Chris Breiler

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The Washington Commanders are bringing another Wolverine on board, this time on the coaching staff. Former Michigan quarterback Jesse Madden is set to join the staff, according to an announcement from the official Twitter/X account for the Commanders. Madden will reportedly serve as the offensive quality control coach for the Commanders.

Jesse Madden, the grandson of Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden, will enter his first season in the NFL after graduating from the University of Michigan. At Michigan, Madden played quarterback in his freshman season before switching to defensive back. Madden was a member of the 2024 national championship team at Michigan.

Madden, the grandson of NFL legend John Madden, will have the opportunity to reunite with fellow Michigan national champion, Mike Sainristil. The former wide receiver turned defensive back became one of the most productive NFL rookies during his first year in the league.

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Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jesse Madden (42) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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