Commanders completed an interview with Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

09 January 2026

Jacksonville’s defensive coordinator for one disastrous 2021 season with Urban Meyer, Cullen is a long-time NFL defensive line coach. If the Commanders went forward with him, it would likely be a nod to Dan Quinn continuing to call plays. Cullen has been Kansas City’s defensive line coach since 2022.