Commanders hire D.J. Williams as quarterbacks coach

The Washington Commanders have hired D.J. Williams as their new quarterbacks coach, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. Williams, the son of franchise legend and Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams, takes on the role after serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons recently parted ways with head coach Raheem Morris. D.J. Williams, who played quarterback under his father at Grambling, started his NFL coaching career with the New Orleans Saints in 2019, joined the Falcons as an assistant quarterbacks coach in 2024, and assumed the main role in 2025. The Commanders' coaching staff underwent changes following the promotion of David Blough to offensive coordinator, succeeding Kliff Kingsbury, who was dismissed at the season's end. Doug Williams continues to serve as a senior advisor to the Commanders' General Manager.