From @MSUBearsFB to the @NFL! 🏈
🙌Congratulations to alum Daronte Jones on joining the @Commanders ! #BearPride #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/nVmzb8Yyyx

— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) January 27, 2026

The Vikings ranked first in 2025 in opponents pass yards per game with Daronte Jones as defensive pass game coordinator with an average of 158.5 yds per game.#RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/a16dqhg8lB

— SleeperCommanders (@SleeperWSH) January 28, 2026

Source: Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator.

Jones has been one of Brian Flores’ most trusted defensive coaches the past three seasons, and he also has coached… pic.twitter.com/SZKKFocpgO

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 27, 2026

New #Commanders DC Daronte Jones has seen it all. He’s had 13 stops and has coached at the high school level, Division I, Division II, Division III, the CFL, and the NFL.

“I definitely took the long way.” https://t.co/8qrEGcwHWa pic.twitter.com/diE6DNf6Zi

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 27, 2026

We asked Daran, who played under Daronte Jones, what stands out immediately when players first meet him — and his answer says a lot about the coach he is. #RaiseHail

FULL - https://t.co/dDuCl76vJA pic.twitter.com/DkCdh2CKBH

— Reedie & Zee (@reedieandzee) January 28, 2026

1st time OC in David Blough & 1st time DC Daronte Jones I love the upside of both hires. Love that DQ didn’t just settle and wasn’t afraid to hire young guys. Now we wait and see if they work out! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yHSQNlsu0l

— Zac (@DCzWall) January 27, 2026

New #Commanders DC Daronte Jones coaches with PASSION & LEADERSHIP

Here’s two minutes of him at the 2024 Senior Bowl #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/5j4JpzbYeb

— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) January 27, 2026

Random fun fact about Daronte Jones:

Accepted into multiple law schools before deciding to try to continue pursuing his coaching career

This meant sleeping in his car, sleeping on coworkers couches. All as he climbed his way up.

He’s got the smarts and has put in the work.

— T “Resh” Manuel (@reshmanuel) January 28, 2026

New Commanders DC Daronte Jones comes over from Minnesota where he worked under Brian Flores. He’ll be a first-time NFL coordinator and play-caller.

His last 10 years of work include — pic.twitter.com/KbDPx2AEK0

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 27, 2026

Daronte Jones is a solid hire! Minnesota had the 2nd best pass defense, in which we struggled heavily. Now give him some pieces to work with AP. #RaiseHail

Has been coached by Flores & Zimmer pic.twitter.com/l9zI2YqeLc

— nerø🎰 (@nero5k_) January 27, 2026

A DQ-Daronte connection:

Here's an interesting snippet from an article about Dexter Davis, former (current?) team chaplain on the Atlanta Falcons

Davis was Daronte Jones' position coach at Morgan State and someone Jones has said is a key influence on his life #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/AiyXG3SRVV

— T “Resh” Manuel (@reshmanuel) January 27, 2026

Daronte Jones: Players first, scheme second pic.twitter.com/U7VTd8DMoc

— T “Resh” Manuel (@reshmanuel) January 27, 2026

Coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke about coaches who love football. Show me another candidate (Daronte Jones) who slept in a car for 6 months to coach in Chicago.

Do you know how cold Chicago can get? pic.twitter.com/Er05MW8znF

— Boss *Show Me (@BossCowboySport) January 18, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings passing defense in 2025, led by Brian Flores and new Commanders DC Daronte Jones:

🏈 158.5 passing yards per game allowed (2nd-best in NFL)
🏈 5.4 yards per passing play allowed (6th best)
🏈 15 passing touchdowns allowed (2nd best)
🏈 -0.21 EPA/pass… pic.twitter.com/RV2rQsznQS

— Brev (@brevmanbane) January 27, 2026

Daronte Jones is the new DC for the Washington Commanders. Let’s take a look at his Brian Flores influenced scheme:

• diverse looks
• aggressive disguised blitzes
• avoids single deep safeties
• safety versatility
• prioritize the ball
• attack spacing… pic.twitter.com/bGPgneq8ca

— Carolina Commander (@SC_Commanderr) January 27, 2026

Commanders Nation, welcome Daronte Jones❗️

From Vikings defensive passing game coordinator to our new defensive coordinator.

Let’s work. 😤 #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/1ePSplEL6a

— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) January 27, 2026

Did the Commanders hire a true up-and-comer in coaching with Daronte Jones? pic.twitter.com/wBI3We5b69

— The Team 980 (@team980) January 28, 2026

Daronte Jones interviewed for muliple defensive coordinator positions, including the Saints last year. Alec Lewis tells us about the Saints executive who raved about Daronte Jones. pic.twitter.com/KULnOnimtl

— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) January 27, 2026

The Washington Commanders have a new defensive coordinator.

His name is Daronte Jones.

I spoke with @john_keim today about the style of defense Jones will bring with him to Washington.

JK told me, "I expect it to be more aggressive and attacking...that's where he comes from." pic.twitter.com/JGabEg5piV

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 28, 2026

No more passive defense in D.C. 😤

Dan Quinn's hiring of Daronte Jones brings "organized chaos" and the aggressive Flores playbook to Washington. Here’s why this merit-based move is exactly what the #Commanders needed. 🔗 Below👇#RaiseHail #HTTC #NFL pic.twitter.com/PdIyDH2yvO

— King of DC Sports (@dcsportsking) January 27, 2026