Dan Quinn — Washington Commanders Head Coach

Head coach of the Washington Commanders.

Quick Facts

• Role: Head Coach
• Team: Washington Commanders (WAS)
• Current holder: Dan Quinn
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Leads the Washington Commanders as head coach for the 2026 season. Overseeing a young roster with offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones after going 5-12 in 2025.

Scheme and Tendencies

Defensive-minded coach. Building an offensive system around young QB Jayden Daniels with new OC Blough implementing new schemes alongside Daronte Jones on defense.

Recent News

• 2026-05-18 — Commanders confirm 2026 preseason joint practices with Ravens and Dolphins (Commanders confirm 2026 preseason joint practices with Ravens and Dolphins)
• 2026-05-09 — Commanders’ Dan Quinn Gets Strong Warning Before 2026 NFL Campaign (Commanders’ Dan Quinn Gets Strong Warning Before 2026 NFL Campaign)
• 2026-05-23 — Former NFL QB believes Commanders' Dan Quinn could be on the hot seat (Former NFL QB believes Commanders' Dan Quinn could be on the hot seat)

Sources

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