Former LSU DC Daronte Jones Lands Defensive Coordinator Job In The NFL

Former LSU defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has been hired by the Washington Commanders to be the team's new defensive coordinator under head coach Dan Quinn.

Jones was hired by former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron to lead LSU's defense during the 2021 season.

Per NFL.com:

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Now, Jones will be tasked with righting the defensive ship, though it will remain to be seen if Quinn maintains play-calling duties.

Jones had previous stints with the Miami Dolphins (2016-17), the Cincinnati Bengals (2018-19) and then began his time with the Vikings in 2020. In 2021, Jones was LSU's defensive coordinator before returning to Minnesota for the past three years under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

As Quinn and the Commanders look to rebound from a disastrous 2025 and get back to their 2024 form, Washington has its new coordinators -- both of them first-time NFL coordinators -- in place.

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