The history of the Washington Commanders has entered a new chapter.
Dan Quinn, a former defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys who had one of the greatest teams in the league in 2023, has been selected the 31st head coach in the history of the Commanders.
Josh Harris, managing partner of the Washington Commanders, stated, “My partners and I entered this offseason intent on hiring elite candidates to shape the next chapter of Commanders football and I believe we did just that — first with Adam Peters and now by welcoming the highly respected Dan Quinn as our head coach.” “Dan has built strong, explosive, and dynamic teams that compete fiercely, earning him the appropriate reputation as one of the NFL’s best defensive strategists. Above all, though, he is a fantastic leader who brings
Quinn provides decades of coaching expertise, the most of which he gained at the NFL level. Quinn was named the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator in 2021. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers. In addition, he spent six seasons as the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2016.
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to become the next head coach of such a storied franchise and fanbase,” said Quinn. “Under the leadership of Josh Harris, the ownership group, and Adam Peters, we cannot wait to help usher in a new era of Washington Commanders football. The organization has an outstanding vision, and I’m honored to be a part of what’s next.
