Washington fire defensive coordinator after 45-10 loss in DallasCommanders’ defense ranks 29th among 32 teams in NFLDefensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer also let go on Friday
The Washington Commanders fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer on Friday.
The moves came a day after the defense struggled again in a 45-10 Thanksgiving Day loss at the Dallas Cowboys. Washington allowed 290 or more yards in 11 of 12 games this season and 30 or more points seven times.
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