Commanders hire D.J. Williams as quarterbacks coach

Commanders hire D.J. Williams as quarterbacks coach

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Key Points:

  • The Washington Commanders have hired D.J. Williams as their new quarterbacks coach, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.
  • D.J. Williams is the son of Doug Williams, the franchise legend and Super Bowl XXII MVP, who continues to serve as a senior advisor to the team's General Manager.
  • Williams previously served as the Falcons' quarterbacks coach before their head coach Raheem Morris was fired, and he has NFL coaching experience dating back to 2019 with the Saints.
  • The Commanders promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator, creating the vacancy filled by D.J. Williams, after firing Kliff Kingsbury as head coach at the end of the season.