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Josh Harris Won’t Fire Dan Quinn After Fourth-Down Criticism

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 11:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Dan Quinn criticized for fourth-down decision in 23-17 loss to the 49ers.
Commanders fell to 1-4-1 entering Week 7 bye after that loss.
Steve Wilks joined the defensive staff to assist Quinn and Daronte Jones, without game-day duties.
Owner Josh Harris says he prefers not to fire Quinn midseason, keeping him safe for now.

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Story summary

Dan Quinn criticized for fourth-down decision in 23-17 loss to the 49ers.
Commanders fell to 1-4-1 entering Week 7 bye after that loss.
Steve Wilks joined the defensive staff to assist Quinn and Daronte Jones, without game-day duties.
Owner Josh Harris says he prefers not to fire Quinn midseason, keeping him safe for now.