Commanders reportedly hiring Vikings defensive assistant Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator

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Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones speaks with a player while wearing a "Salute to Service" shirt during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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The Washington Commanders are hiring Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Jones has coached under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for three seasons. He spent two seasons as Minnesota's defensive backs coach prior to Flores' arrival in 2023.

Source: Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator.

Jones has been one of Brian Flores’ most trusted defensive coaches the past three seasons, and he also has coached… pic.twitter.com/SZKKFocpgO

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 27, 2026

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