The Washington Commanders 2026 coaches have been completely overhauled from last year’s staff. They are organized across multiple position groups, providing specialized instruction and leadership for offense, defense, special teams, and player development throughout the organization.
Here is a list of the 2026 Washington Commanders Coaching Staff:
Head Coach & Support Staff
Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn enters his second season after being hired as the 31st head coach in franchise history on February 3, 2024. An experienced NFL coach who has been to three Super Bowls—once as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons—the 53-year-old Quinn most recently helped the Cowboys significantly improve their defense. Quinn served six seasons as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2015 to 2020, with the team appearing in Super Bowl LI in 2016.
David Gardi — SVP of Football Initiatives
Sarah Hogan — Coaching Chief of Staff
Offensive Coaches
- David Blough — Offensive Coordinator
- David Raih — Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
- D.J. Williams — Quarterbacks
- Danny Etling — Assistant Quarterbacks
- Anthony Lynn — Running Backs
- Jesse Madden — Assistant Running Backs
- Bobby Engram — Wide Receivers
- Andre Coleman — Assistant Wide Receivers / Returners
- Ben Steele — Tight Ends
- Darnell Stapleton — Offensive Line
- Shane Toub — Assistant Offensive Line
- Wes Welker — Offensive Assistant
- Brian Stoldt — Offensive Quality Control
Defensive Coaches
- Daronte Jones — Defensive Coordinator
- Eric Henderson — Defensive Line / Run Game Coordinator
- Darryl Tapp — Assistant Defensive Line
- Ken Norton Jr. — Linebackers
- George Banko — Assistant Linebackers
- John Pagano — Outside Linebackers
- William Gay — Defensive Backs / Cornerbacks
- Tommy Donatell — Defensive Backs / Safeties
- Luke Johnson — Defensive Quality Control
Special Teams Coaches
- Larry Izzo — Special Teams Coordinator
- Brian Schneider / John Glenn — Assistant Special Teams
This staff reflects some continuity under Dan Quinn with new coordinators and position coaches added for 2026. For the most up-to-date details or bios, check the official Commanders website.