Commanders set to hire Jones as defensive coordinator

Commanders set to hire Jones as defensive coordinator

The Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the matter confirmed Monday night. The person spoke with The Washington Post on the condition…

Commanders choose Daronte Jones to revive defense

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday.Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.Jones coached the Minnesota Vikings' defensive backs for five of the past six seasons, departing in 2021 to serve as the defensive coordinator at LSU. The Vikings added pass game coordinator to his duties in 2023.The Vikings finished No. 3 in total defense (282.…

Daronte Jones Morgan State Alum Named Commanders DC

Daronte Jones, a Morgan State University alumnus, has been named the new defensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, marking a meaningful milestone for both the franchise and the broader HBCU football community. The move places Jones among a select group of HBCU products holding coordinator-level roles in the NFL, reinforcing how historically Black colleges and […] The post Daronte Jones, Morgan State Alumnus, Named Washington Commanders…