Commanders Request to Interview Rams DC Raheem Morris for Head Coaching Vacancy

The Commanders have reportedly requested to interview Rams' defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching vacancy after the firing of Ron Rivera on "Black Monday."

It's the day after the regular season ended - commonly referred to as "Black Monday" around the league when head coaches are typically fired following sub-par performances.

This season is no different, as both Washington and Atlanta have fired their head coaches, following some firings in the regular season by the Panthers, Raiders and the Chargers.

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Following the firing of Ron Rivera by the Commanders, Adam Schefter reports that Washington has asked for permission to interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for its opening.

Commanders requested permission to interview Rams’ DC Raheem Morris for their head coach job, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024

Morris has the Rams' defense performing at a high level and is no stranger to head coaching in the NFL.

The Hofstra graduate was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 to 2011, and the interim head coach in Atlanta in 2020 following the firing of Dan Quinn. Overall, Morris has posted a 21-38 record in the league with no division wins. While leading the Buccaneers, Morris went 17-31 and in 11 games as the interim coach for the Falcons, he went 4-7.

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In 2023, Morris led the Los Angeles Rams defense to No. 19, allowing 340.3 yards per game, the No. 24 passing defense allowing 234.6 yards through the air per contest, and the No. 12 rushing defense allowing an average of 105.7 ground yards per game.

The Rams finished No. 24 in scoring defense, allowing 22.3 points per game on average.