ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn will take over defensive coordinator duties, hoping to alter the path of a group that has struggled mightily.

Joe Whitt, who has served in that role since the start of the 2024 season, will remain on staff. Whitt served as the pass game coordinator/secondary coach under Quinn when he was the defensive coordinator in Dallas from 2021-23.

"When something's not working, we shift from the question of why isn't it working to what do we need to do to get it right," Quinn said. "Joe took the news like the pro he is. We're all consumed by getting it right. That's what we intend to do."

The news occurred one day after Washington lost 44-22 to the Detroit Lions and did not force a punt. Washington has allowed its most points over a four-ga

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