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Kliff Kingsbury Deflects Head-Coach Talk as Commanders Face Short Week

League chatter still places Washington’s offensive coordinator in the 2026 hiring pool with openings like the Giants and Titans.

Overview

  • Asked about pursuing head-coach jobs, Kingsbury said, “We’ll see how that plays out,” adding he is focused on getting a quarterback ready on a short week.
  • Washington sits at 4-11 with rookie Jayden Daniels out for the season and backup Marcus Mariota likely to miss the Dec. 25 game against the Cowboys.
  • Yahoo Sports notes current NFL vacancies with the Giants and Titans, and reports expect additional openings to emerge late in the season.
  • Despite Washington’s struggles, reporters such as The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala say Kingsbury’s name is expected to be in the mix based on his broader body of work.
  • No move is imminent, and there is no confirmation that Kingsbury will pursue or accept a head-coach role as the Commanders’ broader coaching outlook remains unresolved.