Vikings’ Daronte Jones is finalizing a deal to be Washington’s defensive coordinator, AP source says
Daronte Jones, a Maryland native, is hired to rebuild Washington's defense, which ranked last in yards allowed and 27th in scoring last season, coach Dan Quinn said.
- The Washington Commanders are expected to hire Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator.
- Jones has extensive coaching experience in both the NFL and college, including serving as LSU's defensive coordinator in 2021.
- Jones will replace Joe Whitt Jr., who was fired after the Commanders' defense ranked among the worst in the NFL last season.
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Vikings' Daronte Jones finalizing deal to be Washington's defensive coordinator
Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders were finalizing a deal on Monday to make him their defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team. ESPN was first to report that Jones and the Commanders were close to an agreement. Jones has spent the past three seasons as the def…
Vikings’ Daronte Jones is finalizing a deal to be Washington’s defensive coordinator, AP source says
Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders were finalizing a deal on Monday to make him their defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
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