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Commanders Request Interview With Raiders DC Patrick Graham After Parting With Joe Whitt Jr.

The opening is considered attractive thanks to a top-10 draft pick and significant cap space.

Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Washington requested an interview with Patrick Graham for its defensive coordinator vacancy.
  • The move comes a day after the Commanders dismissed defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
  • Graham has led Las Vegas' defense since 2022 after prior coordinator roles with the Giants and Dolphins and earlier work under Bill Belichick in New England.
  • In 2025 the Raiders ranked 14th in yards allowed while finishing 3–14 as their offense averaged 14.2 points per game.
  • Washington produced only 10 takeaways in 2025, and team officials are expected to consider multiple candidates for the job.