Kliff Kingsbury Out as Offensive Coordinator of the Commanders

By Shane Hallam | Updated on Tue, Jan 6 2026 5:10 PM UTC

Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury is moving on from the team to pursue other opportunities. The Commanders and Kingsbury agreed to mutually part ways after Kingsbury met with HC Dan Quinn. Kingsbury helped lead the offense to 28.5 points per game in 2024, which was fifth in the NFL. In 2025, the Commanders ranked 22nd with 20.9 points per game.

What They're Saying

Adam Schefter of ESPN: "Sources: Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. Kingsbury and HC Dan Quinn met today, and agreed to mutually part ways."

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com: "The Commanders and OC Kliff Kingsbury are parting ways, sources say, as the play-caller looks for a new opportunity after meeting with coach Dan Quinn.

Kingsbury will be an OC again this cycle, but also should be considered as a HC candidate."

Fantasy Football Impact

The offense was hampered this season with QB Jayden Daniels only playing in 7 games this season due to injuries. But with only 5 wins this season, the Commanders likely wanted a change to the offense ahead of next season.

The team appears to want a broader change. They also fired DC Joe Whitt Jr. Quinn will stay, but the team will undergo changes.

We will keep updated on any hiring from the Commanders to see how it may affect Daniels and the Commanders’ offense next season.

Shane Hallam, Writer

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