"With the Washington Commanders appointing Daronte Jones to the defensive coordinator role, more changes are expected. The new hire isn't going to keep the same staff below him, which is enough to put everyone on edge before their futures are confirmed one way or another. One assistant coach wasn't willing to wait around. And his quiet departure from the organization hints at something bigger afoot."
"Almost immediately after Jones' arrival in Washington was confirmed, defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons interviewed for the vacant Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator vacancy under new head coach Mike McCarthy. That eventually went to Patrick Graham, but he wasn't entirely out of luck. Jason Simmons left the Commanders without Daronte Jones putting up a fight According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Simmons is expected to join Pittsburgh's defensive staff."
"The senior insider revealed that he holds a prominent role and that he already has an established relationship with McCarthy and Graham, which works in his favor. "Washington assistant Jason Simmons, who interviewed for the Steelers DC job, is expected to join the staff in a prominent defensive role, per sources. This would be a reunion for Simmons, Patrick Graham and Mike McCarthy from Green Bay.""
Daronte Jones was appointed Washington's defensive coordinator, prompting expected staff changes as he builds his own coaching team. Defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons promptly pursued other opportunities and interviewed for the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator vacancy. Patrick Graham ultimately received the Steelers DC job, but Simmons is expected to join Pittsburgh's defensive staff in a prominent defensive role. Simmons holds established relationships with Mike McCarthy and Patrick Graham from Green Bay, which aided his transition. Simmons' work on Washington's pass defense drew criticism amid injuries, and his departure suggests Jones will reshape the Commanders' defensive staff.
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