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Dan Quinn’s Future With Commanders Comes Into Focus Amid Calls for Firing

There isn’t an NFL coach sitting on a hotter seat right now than Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn after how Week 5 played out.After blowing a two-score lead against the New York Giants. The Commanders found themselves tied 27-27…

By Cole Sullivan · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:15 PM

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Washington is not planning an imminent firing of Dan Quinn despite increasing external scrutiny, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Commanders blew a two-score lead and ended in a 27-27 overtime tie with the New York Giants.
Jayden Daniels slid in bounds with no timeouts remaining as the overtime clock expired before a field goal attempt.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn faces mounting outside scrutiny following a Week 5 clock mismanagement blunder that resulted in a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels slid in bounds with no timeouts remaining, running out the clock in overtime. However, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Commanders do not plan to make an imminent coaching change five weeks into the season.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Quinn addressed his job security following Washington's 1-3-1 start. He confirmed that he maintains open, regular communication with team owner Josh Harris about the squad's performance and areas that need improvement.

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