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Dan Quinn remains employed for now, somehow

October 12, 2026

Dan Quinn, who was dismissed by the Atlanta Falcons, remains on the Washington Commanders’ payroll for now, though many expect his tenure to end soon. The Commanders sit at 1‑3‑1 and the recent disastrous play has left the locker room skeptical of his leadership.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator David Blough have been cited as likely to face questions about the mishap. The team’s next test comes against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, a game that will dominate pre‑game coverage.

Quinn’s fate may be decided after that matchup, as ownership weighs whether to give him another chance or move on.

The article also references Quinn’s past, noting his Super Bowl XLIX appearance with the Seattle Seahawks and the 28‑3 collapse that the Falcons endured in Super Bowl LI. It draws a parallel to the infamous 1978 Joe Pisarcik play, suggesting the current blunder could be the Commanders’ defining low point.

Pete Carroll’s handling of a similar crisis with the Seahawks is mentioned as a contrast to Quinn’s situation.