Kliff Kingsbury and Commanders part ways among NFC East coordinator upheaval
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Key Points:
- The NFC East, underperforming this season, sees all teams except the Eagles firing their defensive coordinators, with the Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders making significant coaching changes ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
- The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after finishing last in receiving yards allowed and near the bottom in touchdowns allowed, with the recent trade of Micah Parsons possibly impacting defensive performance.
- The Washington Commanders parted ways with both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, in a mutual decision, and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., citing poor defensive stats and a desire for new direction under head coach Dan Quinn.
- Giants GM Joe Schoen is leading a head coach search following in-season changes, potentially
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