"Dan Quinn has taken over defensive play-calling responsibilities from Joe Whitt Jr. in a final attempt to salvage something from the Washington Commanders' season. That might be a lost cause already, but the head coach couldn't sit idly by and let things carry on as they were. And Quinn wasted no time sending a loud message with a quiet move that nobody saw coming. It's no secret that the Commanders are desperately short of legitimate pass-rushing options."
"According to the player's agency, the Commanders have signed defensive end DeMarcus Walker to the practice squad before their trip to Spain for an international game against the Miami Dolphins. The veteran edge rusher has 26.5 career sacks and played 69 percent of defensive snaps with the Chicago Bears last season. That wasn't enough to get another opportunity, and he's been looking for another chance ever since."
"The Commanders have tried everything to no avail. Jacob Martin and Von Miller are rotational pieces being asked to step into starting roles. Preston Smith has lost a step and is struggling to make the desired impression. Frankie Luvu is better suited to being an off-ball linebacker, but he's being forced to log prominent reps on the edge amid Washington's injury crisis."
Dan Quinn assumed defensive play-calling duties from Joe Whitt Jr. as a last effort to change the Washington Commanders' defensive trajectory. The team faces severe pass-rushing shortages after long-term injuries to Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Deatrich Wise Jr. Rotational players Jacob Martin and Von Miller are being asked to start, Preston Smith is struggling, and Frankie Luvu is logging edge reps despite being better as an off-ball linebacker. The Commanders signed veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker to the practice squad ahead of an international trip, with Walker carrying 26.5 career sacks and significant recent snap usage.
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