Commanders choose Daronte Jones to revive defense

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday.

Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.

Jones coached the Minnesota Vikings' defensive backs for five of the past six seasons, departing in 2021 to serve as the defensive coordinator at LSU. The Vikings added pass game coordinator to his duties in 2023.

The Vikings finished No. 3 in total defense (282.6 yards per game) and No. 7...