by: Brian Jones 01/06/26 brianjones_93
The Washington Commanders and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury have mutually agreed to part ways, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move was made after Kingsbury met with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn on Tuesday, and Schefter said that Kingsbury will “pursue other opportunities.”
Schefter also reported that the Commanders have moved on from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. This means that Washington will have a new look on both sides of the ball for the 2026 season.
Kliff Kingsbury joined the Commanders in 2024 after spending one season as a senior offensive analyst at USC. In his first season at Washington, Kingsbury helped the Commanders finish the regular season with a 12-5 record and reach the NFC Championship game. He also worked with quarterback Jayden Daniels , who was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024.
This past season was more challenging for Kingsbury and Washington’s offense. Daniels only played in seven games due to injuries, and that led to the offense finishing in the bottom half of the league in total yards per game (318.8) and points per game (20.9).