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Dan Quinn Takes Over Commanders' Defensive Play-Calling After Fifth Straight Loss

The head coach is seizing defensive play-calls after a five-game skid marked by lopsided losses.

Overview

  • Quinn said Monday he will assume play-calling from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., who will move to the coaches booth for the Week 11 game in Madrid against the Dolphins.
  • Washington fell to 3-7 with a 44-22 loss to the Lions in Week 10, yielding 546 yards and five touchdowns while registering zero sacks.
  • The losing streak has reached five games, with each of the past four defeats by at least 21 points, as the defense continues to struggle to stop the run and pressure the quarterback.
  • DT Daron Payne was ejected for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown and received a one-game suspension without pay, further depleting the lineup.
  • QB Jayden Daniels will remain out with a dislocated left elbow, with backup Marcus Mariota coming off an efficient start as veteran Von Miller publicly defended the staff's preparation.