The Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio following a 45–10 loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. Coach Ron Rivera announced that Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer were dismissed Friday morning. Rivera is expected to oversee Washington’s defense for the remaining five games of the season.
The Commanders (4–8) have lost five of their past six games, allowing 29 points or more in four of those contests. Del Rio’s pass defense allowed 3,175 yards and 28 touchdown passes, the worst totals in the league.
Del Rio, 60, was in his fourth season as Washington’s defensive coordinator, having joined the staff when Rivera was hired as head coach.
