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Practice notes | Joe Whitt Jr. explains decision to call plays from field

Washington’s defensive performances over the last month, particularly in the Week 9 loss to the Seahawks, “have not been up to the standard at all,” Whitt said. The unit, which had issues during the 2024 season but still managed to hold offenses at bay, has slipped in almost every metric in 2025, as it ranks near the bottom in average yards allowed per game (28th), passing defense (29th) and points allowed per game (22nd). They have also struggled to create turnovers and are tied for the third fewest in the league.

The Commanders believe moving Whitt to the field can help improve at least some of those numbers, although it will come at the cost of certain advantages. Most

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