Tashan Reed
@tashanreed.bsky.social
Journalist. Formerly of The Washington Post and The Athletic. Creator of the "Between the Lines" podcast. Mizzou and SJI alum. STL. Email: tashanreed1996@gmail.com
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The Washington Post has covered the local football team for more than 89 years. Unfortunately, and almost unfathomably, I don't know whether that coverage will continue -- or in what form.
It was an honor to play a small role in that coverage, alongside @tashanreed.bsky.social.
It was an honor to play a small role in that coverage, alongside @tashanreed.bsky.social.
February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Washington Post has covered the local football team for more than 89 years. Unfortunately, and almost unfathomably, I don't know whether that coverage will continue -- or in what form.
It was an honor to play a small role in that coverage, alongside @tashanreed.bsky.social.
It was an honor to play a small role in that coverage, alongside @tashanreed.bsky.social.
I've been laid off as part of The Washington Post's job cuts today. This is an incredibly sad day, not just for my colleagues and I, but for journalism as a whole.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I've been laid off as part of The Washington Post's job cuts today. This is an incredibly sad day, not just for my colleagues and I, but for journalism as a whole.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
The NFL is now down to just 3 Black head coaches. And Mike McDaniel, who identifies as biracial, and Eric Bieniemy are currently the only offensive coordinators of Black descent in the league.
February 1, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The NFL is now down to just 3 Black head coaches. And Mike McDaniel, who identifies as biracial, and Eric Bieniemy are currently the only offensive coordinators of Black descent in the league.
Despite that, the injury rate on kickoffs was lower than it was with the previous rules.
The NFL kickoff return rate went up from about 32% in 2024 to almost 75% in 2025.
January 30, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Despite that, the injury rate on kickoffs was lower than it was with the previous rules.
The NFL kickoff return rate went up from about 32% in 2024 to almost 75% in 2025.
January 30, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The NFL kickoff return rate went up from about 32% in 2024 to almost 75% in 2025.
ACL injuries were down about 25% in the NFL this year, a 7-year low. Concussions were "up a bit" according to NFL EVP, player health & safety Jeff Miller.
January 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
ACL injuries were down about 25% in the NFL this year, a 7-year low. Concussions were "up a bit" according to NFL EVP, player health & safety Jeff Miller.
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More on new #Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones:
- First-time NFL DC, but with play-calling experience
- Local guy (shoutout Bishop McNamara)
- DB focus to complement Dan Quinn's expertise in DL
Full story w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
- First-time NFL DC, but with play-calling experience
- Local guy (shoutout Bishop McNamara)
- DB focus to complement Dan Quinn's expertise in DL
Full story w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Commanders set to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
Jones, a key assistant under coordinator Brian Flores with the Minnesota Vikings, is in line to replace Joe Whitt Jr., who was fired this month.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:35 AM
More on new #Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones:
- First-time NFL DC, but with play-calling experience
- Local guy (shoutout Bishop McNamara)
- DB focus to complement Dan Quinn's expertise in DL
Full story w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
- First-time NFL DC, but with play-calling experience
- Local guy (shoutout Bishop McNamara)
- DB focus to complement Dan Quinn's expertise in DL
Full story w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
A key assistant for Brian Flores in Minnesota is in line to become the Commanders' defensive coordinator.
From our @tashanreed.bsky.social and @tomschad.bsky.social:
From our @tashanreed.bsky.social and @tomschad.bsky.social:
Commanders set to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
The former assistant with the Vikings will replace Joe Whitt Jr., who was fired this month.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Jones will be a first-time NFL defensive coordinator. He's been with the Vikings since 2022 and most recently served as a DC with LSU in 2021.
The Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator, person familiar confirms. Believe ESPN was first.
January 27, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Jones will be a first-time NFL defensive coordinator. He's been with the Vikings since 2022 and most recently served as a DC with LSU in 2021.
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Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
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Late to the party on this one, but can confirm Vikings defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones is interviewing today for the Commanders' DC vacancy. NFL Network was first.
Jones is the ninth known candidate for the gig, but two (Flores/Gannon) are no longer in play.
Jones is the ninth known candidate for the gig, but two (Flores/Gannon) are no longer in play.
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Late to the party on this one, but can confirm Vikings defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones is interviewing today for the Commanders' DC vacancy. NFL Network was first.
Jones is the ninth known candidate for the gig, but two (Flores/Gannon) are no longer in play.
Jones is the ninth known candidate for the gig, but two (Flores/Gannon) are no longer in play.
The #Commanders interviewed Steelers DC Teryl Austin for their DC vacancy, per source. Other known candidates:
- Patrick Graham
- Joe Cullen
- Dennard Wilson
- Jonathan Gannon
- Karl Scott
- Al Harris
- Patrick Graham
- Joe Cullen
- Dennard Wilson
- Jonathan Gannon
- Karl Scott
- Al Harris
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The #Commanders interviewed Steelers DC Teryl Austin for their DC vacancy, per source. Other known candidates:
- Patrick Graham
- Joe Cullen
- Dennard Wilson
- Jonathan Gannon
- Karl Scott
- Al Harris
- Patrick Graham
- Joe Cullen
- Dennard Wilson
- Jonathan Gannon
- Karl Scott
- Al Harris
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Al Harris will interview for the Commanders' DC vacancy, person familiar confirms. ESPN first reported.
Harris, who was on Dan Quinn's staff in Dallas, becomes the 6th known candidate for the gig. Joins Patrick Graham, Joe Cullen, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott and Jonathan Gannon.
Harris, who was on Dan Quinn's staff in Dallas, becomes the 6th known candidate for the gig. Joins Patrick Graham, Joe Cullen, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott and Jonathan Gannon.
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Al Harris will interview for the Commanders' DC vacancy, person familiar confirms. ESPN first reported.
Harris, who was on Dan Quinn's staff in Dallas, becomes the 6th known candidate for the gig. Joins Patrick Graham, Joe Cullen, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott and Jonathan Gannon.
Harris, who was on Dan Quinn's staff in Dallas, becomes the 6th known candidate for the gig. Joins Patrick Graham, Joe Cullen, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott and Jonathan Gannon.
Stapleton has been on staff since 2024. Played a big role in the development of RT Josh Conerly Jr. this year.
The #Commanders are promoting Darnell Stapleton to offensive line coach and Shane Toub to assistant offensive line coach, person familiar confirms. ESPN first reported.
Stapleton spent last season as asst. OL coach, while Toub was quality control.
Stapleton spent last season as asst. OL coach, while Toub was quality control.
January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Stapleton has been on staff since 2024. Played a big role in the development of RT Josh Conerly Jr. this year.
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More details and conceptual images of RFK 2.0, from a 35-page document that has been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission for review.
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
More details and conceptual images of RFK 2.0, from a 35-page document that has been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission for review.
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Another piece to the #Commanders coaching staff: Danny Etling is being hired as assistant QBs coach, person familiar confirms. @mzenitz.bsky.social first reported.
Etling and OC David Blough were college teammates at Purdue in 2014. Will join D.J. Williams in the QB room.
Etling and OC David Blough were college teammates at Purdue in 2014. Will join D.J. Williams in the QB room.
January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Another piece to the #Commanders coaching staff: Danny Etling is being hired as assistant QBs coach, person familiar confirms. @mzenitz.bsky.social first reported.
Etling and OC David Blough were college teammates at Purdue in 2014. Will join D.J. Williams in the QB room.
Etling and OC David Blough were college teammates at Purdue in 2014. Will join D.J. Williams in the QB room.
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Stadium news: The #Commanders have released conceptual renderings of their new stadium, the first since they hired HKS as their lead architect. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Stadium news: The #Commanders have released conceptual renderings of their new stadium, the first since they hired HKS as their lead architect. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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D.J. Williams, son of franchise legend Doug Williams, is the Commanders' new quarterbacks coach. From our @tashanreed.bsky.social:
Son of a franchise legend will be the Commanders’ quarterbacks coach
D.J. Williams, son of former quarterback Doug Williams, will join the Commanders’ coaching staff. He spent this past season with the Atlanta Falcons.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
D.J. Williams, son of franchise legend Doug Williams, is the Commanders' new quarterbacks coach. From our @tashanreed.bsky.social:
The #Commanders have hired D.J. Williams as their QB coach, per source. He was the Falcons QB coach last year.
Williams is the son of Washington exec Doug Williams.
Williams is the son of Washington exec Doug Williams.
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The #Commanders have hired D.J. Williams as their QB coach, per source. He was the Falcons QB coach last year.
Williams is the son of Washington exec Doug Williams.
Williams is the son of Washington exec Doug Williams.
#Commanders DC search is heating up...
The #Commanders are interviewing Brian Flores for their DC vacancy today, a person familiar with the situation confirmed. NFL Network was first on that.
Can also confirm the team interviewed Karl Scott, as ESPN reported, and is meeting with Jonathan Gannon tomorrow.
Can also confirm the team interviewed Karl Scott, as ESPN reported, and is meeting with Jonathan Gannon tomorrow.
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
#Commanders DC search is heating up...
The #Commanders need a roster reset — and they're in a strong position to do so.
My offseason roster guide breaking down their free agents, potential extensions, cap space, draft picks and more 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
My offseason roster guide breaking down their free agents, potential extensions, cap space, draft picks and more 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Commanders offseason roster guide
Washington’s team will undergo significant construction this offseason. ‘We got a lot of work to do,’ Coach Dan Quinn admitted.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The #Commanders need a roster reset — and they're in a strong position to do so.
My offseason roster guide breaking down their free agents, potential extensions, cap space, draft picks and more 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
My offseason roster guide breaking down their free agents, potential extensions, cap space, draft picks and more 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Headed into a decisive Year 3 with the #Commanders, HC Dan Quinn tabbed a 30-year-old, first-time play caller to be his next offensive coordinator.
With @tomschad.bsky.social on Washington's big gamble 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
With @tomschad.bsky.social on Washington's big gamble 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Commanders go young, hire David Blough as their offensive coordinator
The 30-year-old has been on the team’s coaching staff for two seasons after a playing career that ended following the 2023 season.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Headed into a decisive Year 3 with the #Commanders, HC Dan Quinn tabbed a 30-year-old, first-time play caller to be his next offensive coordinator.
With @tomschad.bsky.social on Washington's big gamble 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
With @tomschad.bsky.social on Washington's big gamble 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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The Lions had put in a formal request to interview Blough for their own OC vacancy, I'm told. The #Commanders clearly didn't want to risk letting him walk.
Make no mistake: This is a bold move by Dan Quinn ahead of a pivotal third year.
Make no mistake: This is a bold move by Dan Quinn ahead of a pivotal third year.
Assistant QBs coach David Blough will be the #Commanders next offensive coordinator, person familiar with the matter confirms.
January 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The Lions had put in a formal request to interview Blough for their own OC vacancy, I'm told. The #Commanders clearly didn't want to risk letting him walk.
Make no mistake: This is a bold move by Dan Quinn ahead of a pivotal third year.
Make no mistake: This is a bold move by Dan Quinn ahead of a pivotal third year.
Blough was still playing in *2023*. This season was just his second as a coach. Now, he'll become an OC in his third.
Assistant QBs coach David Blough will be the #Commanders next offensive coordinator, person familiar with the matter confirms.
January 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Blough was still playing in *2023*. This season was just his second as a coach. Now, he'll become an OC in his third.