BREAKING: Cowboys DC Dan Quinn Hired as Commanders Head Coach

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is now coaching the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 1, 2024

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The Washington Commanders have their guy.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Washington Commanders are hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their head coach, filling the final vacancy in the NFL.

Dec 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn talk at midfield prior to a game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium / Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Quinn has served as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator for the past three seasons, leading one of the best units in the NFL. Now, he gets another shot as a head coach.

Quinn previously served as the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons from 2015-20, reaching the Super Bowl in 2016. However, he led a team that surrendered a 28-3 lead in an infamous loss and never got back to that level in Atlanta.

Quinn beats out Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Anthony Weaver and Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as finalists for the position.

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Published Feb 1, 2024

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