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- Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator.
- Jones previously served as the Minnesota Vikings' defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator, helping the defense rank third in total defense in 2025.
- He is a Maryland native and will replace Joe Whitt Jr., fired after the 5-12 season.
- The move aims to revamp a defense that allowed the most yards in the NFL last season.
