Jack Del Rio fired by Commanders ahead of Week 13 vs. Dolphins

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesThe Washington Commanders were blown out by the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day as part of the NFL’s triple-header to open Week 12. The loss pushed Washington to 4-8 on the season and effectively ends their hopes for a playoff position this year. With rumors head coach Ron Rivera’s job could be on the line this season, the team has shaken up their coaching staff with the news that defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was fired Friday morning.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who first reported the move, indicated Rivera is expected to take over defensive play-calling duties. Rivera, the Carolina Panthers head coach from 2011-2019 before taking the Washington…