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Commanders Interview Chiefs Assistant Joe Cullen as DC Search Widens

Washington's search features external candidates, reflecting urgency to reset a struggling defense.

Overview

  • Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen, a former Jaguars coordinator, interviewed Friday for Washington's defensive coordinator vacancy, according to multiple reports.
  • Washington also interviewed Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson in recent days.
  • No hire has been announced as the team pursues an external replacement after firing Joe Whitt Jr., whose play-calling duties were removed before Week 11.
  • Chiefs star Chris Jones reacted to news of Cullen's interview with an expletive on X, signaling concern over a possible departure.
  • Kansas City’s staff is in flux, with wide receivers coach Connor Embree not retained and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy taking interviews with other teams.