Franchise icon Ryan Kerrigan will return to the Washington Commanders in 2024.
According to John Keim of ESPN, Kerrigan will remain on Washington’s coaching staff under new head coach Dan Quinn. Kerrigan began his coaching career two years ago as the assistant offensive line coach. Kerrigan will serve as the assistant linebackers coach/pass rush specialist in his new role.
Ryan Kerrigan will return as Washington’s assistant LBs coach/pass rush specialist per source
— John Keim (@john_keim) February 12, 2024
Kerrigan holds Washington’s franchise record with 95.5 sacks. He was a first-round pick out of Purdue in 2011, playing 10 seasons in the burgundy and gold before finishing his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021.
Kerrigan joined the Commanders as a coaching intern in 2022. When former head coach Ron Rivera fired defensive line coach Sam Mills III, Jeff Zgonina was promoted to replace him, and Kerrigan later replaced Zgonina.
In 2022, Kerrigan was named one of the 90 greatest players in franchise history.
The Commanders have yet to name a new defensive line coach or linebackers coach but hired Joe Whitt Jr. as the defensive coordinator. Quinn will also be heavily involved with Washington’s defense.
Ben Standig of The Athletic also reported that tight end coach Todd Storm and offensive line coaches Travelle Wharton and Juan Castillo will not return in 2024.
The Commanders hired Bobby Johnson as offensive line coach earlier Monday.
Other staff moves, per sources:
* Ryan Kerrigan is back as assistant LBs/Pass Rush specialist
* TE coach Todd Storm, OL coaches Travelle Wharton and Juan Castillo are not expected to return
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 12, 2024
