Overview
- Multiple outlets report the hire, first by ESPN and confirmed to the Associated Press by a person with knowledge since the team has not announced it.
- Williams was the Falcons’ quarterbacks coach in 2025 after five seasons as a New Orleans Saints offensive assistant.
- He is the son of franchise icon Doug Williams, who remains a senior adviser to general manager Adam Peters.
- Williams steps into the quarterbacks coach role after Washington elevated David Blough to offensive coordinator following Kliff Kingsbury’s exit after a 5-12 season.
- Washington’s staff rebuild continues, with searches ongoing for defensive coordinator, offensive line coach and assistant quarterbacks coach, and interviews for DC candidates underway.