- Washington fire defensive coordinator after 45-10 loss in Dallas
- Commanders’ defense ranks 29th among 32 teams in NFL
- Defensive 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.
