Larry Izzo 'Ecstatic' to Coach Commanders Special Teams

Washington Commanders special teams coordinator Larry Izzo is returning to the DMV area after joining Dan Quinn's staff.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 22, 2024

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The Washington Commanders are bringing in a very experienced coaching staff under head coach Dan Quinn.

Among the talented coaches is special teams coordinator Larry Izzo, who spent the last six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. For Izzo, a Virginia native, the move to the Commanders represents a return home.

“I'm ecstatic to be back here. I lived here a long time ago. 34 years ago. I went to high school right down the road at Broad Run. It helped really shape me as a young football player being around this franchise," Izzo said.

"So just to be back with this franchise, it's a surreal experience and I'm excited to be a part of the staff that [Head Coach Dan Quinn] DQ’s put together. I mean, it's a great staff. We're just getting started on the offseason work that we got to get done. But you can just feel the energy. It's good energy here. I love the vibe and so I can't tell you how excited I am.”

After starting his career with the Miami Dolphins he eventually landed with the New England Patriots in 2001 and was with the team for three Super Bowl-winning runs.

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He started his coaching career with the New York Giants in 2011 and has been on the special teams side of things the entire time ultimately coordinating one of the best units for the Seahawks since 2021.

Now, he returns to the DMV hoping to continue the legacy of the franchise.

Published Feb 22, 2024

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