Commanders reportedly hiring Vikings defensive assistant Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator

Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones speaks with a player while wearing a "Salute to Service" shirt during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Washington Commanders are hiring Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Jones has coached under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for three seasons. He spent two seasons as Minnesota's defensive backs coach prior to Flores' arrival in 2023.

The Vikings missed the playoffs this season but fielded one of the league's best defenses. Under Flores and Jones, Minnesota finished third in the league in total yards allowed and seventh in points allowed per game (19.6). Minnesota ranked second in passing yards allowed behind the Buffalo Bills.

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