Commanders Part Ways with Kingsbury and Whitt

The Washington Commanders announced significant changes to their coaching staff on Tuesday, parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The moves come after a disappointing 5-12 finish in 2025, a sharp decline from the team's 12-5 record and NFC Championship appearance the previous year under head coach Dan Quinn.

Kingsbury, 46, and the organization agreed to mutually part ways following a discussion about the future direction of the offense. The former head coach at Texas Tech and with the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2022, where he posted a 28-37-1 record, Kingsbury helped guide rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to one of the league's standout performances in 2024. That season, the Commanders' offense ranked in the top 10 in both scoring and yardage, fueling their deep playoff run. However, injuries to Daniels and other key players contributed to a regression in 2025, with the unit dropping to 22nd in points scored and total yards. The team managed just a 2-5 record in the seven games Daniels started.

Daniels, who developed a close bond with Kingsbury, expressed disappointment over the...