Commanders interview Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen for their defensive coordinator job

The Washington Commanders have conducted an interview with Joe Cullen, the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line coach, for their open defensive coordinator position, as reported by multiple sources. This development prompted a reaction from Chiefs standout Chris Jones on social media. Cullen began his NFL coaching career in 2006 with the Detroit Lions and has since held defensive line coaching positions with several teams, including the Browns, Buccaneers, Ravens, and currently the Chiefs, which he joined in 2022. He also served as the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator in 2021. The Commanders are looking for a successor to Joe Whitt Jr., whom they dismissed earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Chiefs' coaching staff has seen changes with assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham moving to the University of Michigan and the firing of wide receivers coach Connor Embree.