Report: Commanders hiring Cowboys' Quinn as head coach

The Washington Commanders are hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Quinn has been Dallas' defensive coordinator since 2021. The Cowboys have finished top seven in points allowed in each of the last three seasons, including consecutive top-five finishes. Dallas also ranked fifth in yards allowed per game in 2023 with just 299.7.

Dallas racked up 26 total takeaways and 46 sacks this year, led by cornerback DaRon Bland's nine interceptions and linebacker Micah Parsons' 14 quarterback takedowns.

The Commanders also spoke with former New England Patriots sideline boss Bill Belichick before ultimately deciding to bring in Quinn, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Washington's defense struggled under former head coach Ron Rivera in 2023. The Commanders ranked last in yards (388.9) and points (30.5) allowed per contest while amassing the seventh-fewest sacks and turnovers. Rivera was let go following the final game of the regular season.

The Commanders finished with a 4-13 record and own the No. 2 pick in April's draft.

Quinn's lone head coaching stint came with the Atlanta Falcons between 2015-2020. He was fired after an 0-5 start to the 2020 season and finished his tenure with a 43-42 record.

The 53-year-old has held various positions on defense since he began his NFL coaching career in 2001. He has spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks.

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