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Former Cardinals HC/Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon scheduled for DC interview
Former
#AZCardinals coach Jonathan Gannon had a busy week ahead. Sources tell me and
@MikeGarafolo that his interview schedule is as follows:
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#Cowboys for DC tomorrow.
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#Commanders for DC Thursday.
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#Titans for HC Sunday.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 12, 2026
First QB coach interview request reported
Sources: The
#Commanders have requested to interview
#Panthers assistant QBs coach Mike Bercovici for their QBs coach position on OC David Blough’s staff.
A former QB himself and just 32, Bercovici has played a big role on Carolina’s staff working with Bryce Young. He also…
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
January 12, 2026
Dennard Wilson interviewed for DC
Dennard Wilson is a veteran NFL coach who was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the last two seasons. He is the latest name added to the Washington Commanders interview list for their open defensive coordinator position.
Wilson, 43, is a Hyatteville, MD native who went to DeMatha High School and played at Maryland. His only season in the NFL was with the Washington Redskins in 2004, playing safety on the practice squad. Wilson entered coaching after an injury ended his first season, going back to DeMatha as their passing game coordinator & DBs coach. He spent two years as a graduate assistant at Maryland before getting his first opportunity to coach in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams as a defensive quality control coach. Wilson spent time with the Jets, Eagles, and Ravens, before getting his first coordinator job with the Titans in 2024.
Joe Cullen interviewed for DC job
Mike Garafolo reports that Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen has interviewed with Washington as the replacement for fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt. This is the first time Cullen’s name has been mentioned nationally this cycle. Back in 2024, prior to Super Bowl LVIII, Kansas City quietly
inked him to a contract extension.
Cullen, 58, entered the NFL as a defensive assistant in 2006 with the Lions. He returned to the college ranks in 2009 before the Jaguars hired him as their defensive line coach a year later. He also was the defensive line coach for the Browns (2013), Bucs (2014-15), Ravens (2016-20) and joined the Chiefs in that role in 2022. In 2021, Cullen was the defensive coordinator of the Jaguars.
It would seem that his most obvious link to the Commanders decision-makers may have come from his 3-year stint (’06-‘08) as the Lions defensive line coach when Asst GM Lance Newmark was in Detroit, but relationships in the NFL often run deep.
The
#Commanders have interviewed
#Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen for their vacant defensive coordinator job, source said. He is a long-time D-line guru and was previously the
#Jaguars DC.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)
January 9, 2026
Drew Terrell
We’ve got another name for the Washington Commanders coaching search. Ian Rapoport reports that Cardinals passing game coordinator/WRs coach Drew Terrell was interviewed for the position. He said the team has also interviewed several internal candidates. Assistant QB coach David Blough was expected to be interviewed, and has interest from other teams like the Lions. Terrell has history in Washington, and was with the team from 2020-2022 under former head coach Ron Rivera. He left for Arizona before the coaching staff was fired after the 2023 season. He was part of Jonathan Gannon’s staff that was just let go.
The
#Commanders interviewed
#AZCardinals passing game coordinator/WRs coach Drew Terrell for their vacant OC job, sources say. Terrell worked in Washington before AZ.
The team also interviewed several internal candidates.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 9, 2026
Lunda Wells interviewing for OC job
Dan Quinn is trying to hire Dallas Cowboys TE coach Lunda Wells again, or at least interview him for the Washington Commanders open offensive coordinator position. When Quinn was hired as head coach, he attempted to bring Wells with him as his OL coach, but the Cowboys blocked it because it wasnt a promotion. Quinn moved on and hired Bobby Johnson, but he was just fired along with DC Joe Whitt Jr, and OC Kliff Kingsbury(mutually agreed to part ways*).
The Commanders have requested permission to speak with Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells regarding their offensive coordinator opening, according to multiple sources. Wells has been big part of game planning in his 6 seasons. He was on staff with Dan Quinn for 3 years.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher)
January 8, 2026
Update: Mike McDaniel fired by the Dolphins
Mike McDaniel was officially fired by the Miami Dolphins, and he immediately becomes the favorite to be the Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator due to his ties to current head coach Dan Quinn. McDaniel was famously fired by Quinn who encouraged him to seek treatment for alcohol abuse. McDaniel
said he is forever indebted to Quinn with his path to sobriety:
Dan Quinn holds a special place in my heart and my career. I think he was there at ground zero when I became sober and supported me and gave me the opportunity to continue what I love to do. So for that, I’ll be forever indebted to him.
I think it speaks to the type of leader he is. I know he really touches every player he coaches from a true, authentic standpoint. I think the Commanders are very fortunate to have him.
ESPN Sources: Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross met with McDaniel this week to discuss the season. After that meeting and reflection, Ross decided to move on.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 8, 2026
Perfect place for Mike McDaniel
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— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven)
January 8, 2026
Original story
The Washington Commanders moved on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson yesterday. There are more changes expected with two new coordinators set to be hired. Kingsbury was expected to get head coaching consideration, despite the Commanders 5-12 season, but conflicts about offensive scheme reportedly led Washington to let him go shortly after the season ended.
There was more news from Washington yesterday, with Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough reportedly getting an interview with his former team, the Detroit Lions, for their newly-vacated offensive coordinator job. Johnny Morton was fired after one season of not being able to live up to the legend of Ben Johnson.
Blough was seen as a young, upcoming coach who was being groomed to take over OC when Kingsbury left for a bigger opportunity. QB coach Tavita Pritchard left Washington late last year for the head coaching position at his alma mater, Stanford, and Blough took on a lot of his responsibilities, along with Brian Johnson. Blough, along with other coaches that were seen as Kingsbury guys could also exit after yesterday’s news.
Follow along here for update from Washington’s search, and from other searches around the league. Seven head coaches have already been fired, and a few of them could be candidates for Washington’s coordinator openings.
Current NFL landscape:
Head coach openings:
Giants
Titans
Falcons
Cardinals
Browns
Raiders
GM openings:
Dolphins
Falcons
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 5, 2026
Washington Commanders Rumors
Former
#AZCardinals coach Jonathan Gannon had a busy week ahead. Sources tell me and
@MikeGarafolo that his interview schedule is as follows:
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#Cowboys for DC tomorrow.
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#Commanders for DC Thursday.
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#Titans for HC Sunday.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 12, 2026
Sources: The
#Commanders have requested to interview
#Panthers assistant QBs coach Mike Bercovici for their QBs coach position on OC David Blough’s staff.
A former QB himself and just 32, Bercovici has played a big role on Carolina’s staff working with Bryce Young. He also…
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
January 12, 2026
Dennard Wilson interviewed for the Commanders defensive coordinator position today, per source. The veteran NFL coach was the Titans’ defensive coordinator the last two seasons.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN)
January 10, 2026
The Commanders interviewed five candidates for their OC vacancy:
Cowboys TEs coach Lunda Wells
Cardinals WRs coach/ PG coord. Drew Terrell
Commanders TEs coach David Raih
Commanders PG coord./asst. HC Brian Johnson
Commanders asst. QBs coach David Blough
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala)
January 10, 2026
The
#Commanders are hiring former NFL QB and rising assistant coach David Blough to be their new offensive coordinator, sources say.
The
#Lions showed real interest in Blough, and Washington acted fast to hire one of the NFL’s youngest and brightest offensive minds. Big hire.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 9, 2026
Sources: The
#Lions and
#Commanders will interview Tee Martin for their open OC positions next week.
Martin has been the
#Ravens QBs coach the past three seasons – helping propel Lamar Jackson to the 2023 NFL MVP. A well-respected offensive mind, he has done extensive work for…
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
January 9, 2026
Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is scheduled to interview for the Titans head coaching job next Wednesday, per sources.
There has been significant interest in McDaniel since Miami fired him Thursday with a 35-33 record and two playoff trips in four seasons.
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— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
January 9, 2026
Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen interviewed today for the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator job.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 9, 2026
The
#Commanders interviewed
#AZCardinals passing game coordinator/WRs coach Drew Terrell for their vacant OC job, sources say. Terrell worked in Washington before AZ.
The team also interviewed several internal candidates.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 9, 2026
David Blough is a possibility here. And of course Mike McDaniel as well. But that also depends on if he’s getting HC interviews.
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— John Keim (@john_keim)
January 9, 2026
The Cowboys were denied by Atlanta to talk with Jeff Ulbrich for DC job, according to sources. He remains under contract w/ the Falcons despite their search for a head coach. A potential interview can be revisited later if they hire a HC, who has a different coordinator in mind.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher)
January 8, 2026
The Commanders have requested permission to speak with Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells regarding their offensive coordinator opening, according to multiple sources. Wells has been big part of game planning in his 6 seasons. He was on staff with Dan Quinn for 3 years.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher)
January 8, 2026
Commanders requested an interview with Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job, per source.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 7, 2026
Sources: Part of the issue the
#Commanders have had in the building is the front office meddling with the coaching staff on personnel and which players to use — an ongoing problem dating back to 2024 when they were having success.
With the team struggling this year, it reached…
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
January 7, 2026
The
#Lions have started off their OC search with an intriguing name: David Blough, a former Detroit QB.
Blough was assistant QBs coach with the
#Commanders, but did the QB coach job after Tavita Pritchard left. A sneaky hot name.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 7, 2026
Some OC names I've heard linked to the Commanders by multiple folks I've talked to:
Former NYG HC Brian Daboll
Former CLE OC Tommy Rees
Current JAX OC Grant Udinski
I expect Daboll to be involved in early discussions. Would seem odd to move on from Kliff to go more traditional…
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen)
January 6, 2026
Just got off the phone with one coaching agent who said the Commanders may get a better coach at OC than one of these teams with a vacancy get at head coach
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9)
January 6, 2026
NFL Coaching Rumors
Former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is interviewing this morning for the Ravens head coaching job.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 12, 2026
Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel will interview this week for the Browns, Falcons, Titans and Ravens head coaching jobs, per sources.
McDaniel also is scheduled to interview for the Lions OC job. One of the NFL’s top offensive minds is in high demand.
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— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
January 12, 2026
Ravens complete interview with Klint Kubiak.
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— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk)
January 9, 2026
The
#Cowboys will interview Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda and Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard over the next few days.
More on each candidate and their background here:
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— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish)
January 9, 2026
The Browns have requested permission to interview Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for their head coaching job.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN)
January 9, 2026
Harbaugh, as said when he was let go, is
#Giants No. 1 and they’re going all-in to get him, I’m told.
Would be a huge hire that can reset direction of franchise.
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— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes)
January 9, 2026
The
#Ravens have requested to interview
#Bills OC Joe Brady for their head coach position, source said. He can interview after Buffalo plays.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 9, 2026
Kliff Kingsbury HC interviews
Former
#Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury was requested to interview for the head coach position for the
#Ravens and
#Titans, sources say.
The former
#AZCardinals head coach is already getting HC interest.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
January 8, 2026
Another OC opening
Bucs announced Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard, Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey, Quarterbacks Coach Thaddeus Lewis, Cornerbacks Coach Kevin Ross and Defensive Line Coach Charlie Strong are all out.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel
The Miami Dolphins have relieved Head Coach Mike McDaniel of his duties.
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— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins)
January 8, 2026
Raheem Morris
Former Falcons HC Raheem Morris now has confirmed head coach interviews in the next week with Cardinals, Giants and Titans, per sources.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 7, 2026
Mike McCarthy
Giants now have arranged a head coaching interview next week with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, per source.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 7, 2026
Davis Webb
Broncos QB coach and passing game coordinator Davis Webb — who turns 31 later this month — is interviewing today for the Raiders head coaching job.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 7, 2026
John Harbaugh
In the first 45 minutes after John Harbaugh was fired this afternoon, his agent Bryan Harlan said he received calls from seven NFL teams expressing interest in his client.
There currently are seven NFL head coach openings, including Baltimore’s.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 6, 2026
A key pressure point in the John Harbaugh dismissal, according to those familiar with today’s discussions, was his refusal to entertain any conversations about potentially moving on from offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini)
January 6, 2026
Lions in the OC market
NEWS: The Lions are parting ways with OC Johnny Morton, per source.
After coming in to replace Ben Johnson, Detroit moves on after just one season from the veteran assistant.
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— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini)
January 6, 2026
Kevin Stefansky
Sources: Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski currently is expected to speak with the Falcons, Giants and Titans about their HC vacancies.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 5, 2026
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