Commanders Add Jesse Madden, Grandson of NFL Legend, to Coaching Staff
Jesse Madden, a Michigan graduate and former player, joins Washington as an offensive quality control coach in his first NFL coaching role.
- Jesse Madden, grandson of Hall of Fame coach John Madden, has been hired by the Washington Commanders as an offensive quality control coach.
- This marks Jesse Madden's first NFL coaching position following his graduation from Michigan, where he was part of the 2024 national championship team.
- Madden played as a quarterback and defensive back for Michigan, though he saw limited playing time during his collegiate career.
- John Madden, a legendary NFL coach and broadcaster, passed away in 2021, but his influence remains significant in football and beyond through his legacy and the Madden NFL video game series.
- The Commanders are coming off a successful 2024 season, where they reached the NFC Championship game, and have made additional coaching hires, including Brian Schneider as assistant special teams coordinator.