Overview
- Quinn said he will serve as defensive coordinator for the rest of the season, calling plays from the sideline after reviewing the Detroit loss.
- Joe Whitt Jr. remains on staff, returns to the coaches’ booth on game day, and will help with weekly planning and coverage adjustments.
- Washington fell to 3-7 after Detroit gained 546 yards and scored on its first eight possessions, extending a run of lopsided defeats and rare futility metrics.
- The Commanders rank near the bottom in total defense, passing yards allowed, and points allowed, reflecting a prolonged midseason collapse.
- Injuries have gutted the unit, including season-ending losses to Deatrich Wise Jr., Will Harris, Marshon Lattimore, and rookie Trey Amos, while Daron Payne received a one-game suspension following his ejection against Detroit.