Dan Quinn, new Washington Commanders coach, played at Morristown (New Jersey) High

The Morristown native is set to become the 31st head coach of the Washington franchise

Dan Quinn will be heading to the DMV after spending a few years in the Lone Star State. 

According to reports by numerous NFL insiders, Quinn is slated to be named the 31st head coach of the Washington Commanders. Quinn was most recently the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. 

“He means a lot to me, not only because it’s just about football,” Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons said about Quinn last month. “I think he does a great job of finding ways for you to love the game and finding ways to go around the game.” 

The #Commanders are hiring Dan Quinn as their head coach, per sources.

Quinn, 53, most recently was the defensive coordinator in Dallas. Now he’ll try to beat the #Cowboys twice a year. pic.twitter.com/nuge1HuhTN

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 1, 2024

The Morristown, New Jersey native will be heading closer to home, with the nation’s capital being four hours from his hometown. 

Quinn, 53, grew up in Morristown and played his high school football at Morristown High School for the Colonials. The eventual NFL defensive guru moved on to play his collegiate ball at Salisbury University as a defensive lineman from 1990-1993. 

He then after his playing days would move into the coaching world, starting off in college at William & Mary before having stints in the NFL with teams like Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. 

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-- Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sblivesports