Depending on who you asked following the 2024 season, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.’s first season with the Commanders was a mixed bag. The defense finished the season 13th on yards allowed and 18th on points allowed. The defense had expectations to carry most of the water for the team heading into the season, given that Washington had a rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels and several more unknowns in its position groups, compared to the defense.
The defense had their bright moments throughout the season. In the passing game, Washington went 9-1 when they held opponents under 200 yards passing.