Overview
- Multiple outlets report Washington has accepted a position with Miami, with the latest indicating he will serve as linebackers coach under new head coach Jeff Hafley.
- Earlier reports described a different title for Washington, underscoring inconsistencies as the Dolphins finish assembling the defensive staff.
- Washington posted a farewell message on X thanking Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame community as he departs for his first NFL coaching job.
- His exit compounds recent Irish staff changes, including Mike Mickens leaving for the Ravens and Max Bullough’s move to Michigan State after which Chris Partridge was hired to coach the defensive line.
- Notre Dame is evaluating replacements, with candidates such as Oklahoma’s Jay Valai and SMU’s Ricky Hunley reported, while Miami continued staff additions by agreeing to terms with assistant coaches Matt Applebaum (assistant offensive line) and Chuka Ndulue (assistant defensive line).