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Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton argued Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is on the hot seat entering the 2026 NFL campaign.
During just his first season, Dan Quinn accomplished more than just about any head coach the Washington Commanders have had since Joe Gibbs. With his arrival coinciding with Jayden Daniels coming to the team, Quinn led the Commanders to a 12-5 record and playoff run to the NFC championship game.
But Quinn and the Commanders couldn’t repeat that success in 2025. Now if his third year in Washington isn’t a lot better, Quinn might not be back for another year.
That’s what Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton argued when he placed the Commanders head coach on his list of NFL coaches facing make-or-break seasons in 2026.
“As a defensive-minded head coach, Quinn needs a better showing from a revamped unit, even though he doesn’t call plays. Washington signed Tim Settle, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Leo Chenal and Nick Cross to bolster a unit that allowed the most yards and ranked 27th in scoring last season,” wrote Moton.
“Quinn’s choice of an offensive coordinator is directly linked to Daniels’ development. If the third-year signal-caller continues to regress after winning 2024 Rookie of the Year, the Commanders may dump Quinn and the entire coaching staff to find a new vision for their franchise player.”
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb