Commanders continue staff reshuffle with new additions to offensive coaching group

The Washington Commanders are making another move on their coaching staff, adding to the offensive side as training camp continues. The change arrives after the team revamped its coaching personnel following the 2025 season, including an end to the prior coordinator tandem.

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the Commanders fired offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt after the 2025 season. In their places, Washington brought in David Blough to work on offense and Daronte Jones to take over defensive responsibilities.

With those coordinator-level changes already underway, Washington has also maintained continuity at the special teams position. The same report says Larry Izzo will remain special teams coordinator, suggesting the organization is keeping at least one specialist role stable through the early part of the offseason-to-camp transition.

The timing matters. Adding staff during camp typically indicates the Commanders want immediate coverage for specific coaching needs, whether it is refining position meetings, expanding play install work, or adding additional support as the team learns personnel on the fly.

Washington’s offseason turnover has been described as broader than just the two coordinator exits. The report indicates there was other coaching turnover as well, and frames the latest offensive addition as part of a process that may not be complete.

For the Commanders, the practical challenge is turning coaching changes into consistent in-game execution. Coordinator transitions can affect everything from schematic emphasis to how quarterbacks are taught reads and how the offense adapts against different looks, including adjustments made late in series.

Next to watch is how the new offensive coaching presence shows up in day-to-day work. In camp terms, that often shows in how quickly concepts are understood, how smoothly the unit communicates in tempo and red-zone situations, and whether the staff’s focus aligns with what Washington is trying to emphasize offensively this season.

As of now, beyond the reported hires and the confirmation that Izzo is retained, there is not enough detail in the available information to map out the full responsibilities each coach will handle. Further team announcements, official staff bios, or press availability would be needed to clarify reporting lines and the specific offensive roles assigned to Blough and Jones.