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Longtime Viking Dismissed by Commanders

The Washington Commanders were thoroughly flogged on Thanksgiving by the rival Dallas Cowboys, so much so that a catalyst for change emerged.

Dallas thumped Washington, 45-10, an embarrassing loss for the Commanders, a club nearing mathematical elimination from the postseason by Turkey Day.

Longtime Viking Dismissed by Commanders

And after the beatdown, Washington had evidently seen enough on defense, firing defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Black Friday.

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Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium.