Commanders' reason for parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury revealed by NFL insider

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The Washington Commanders made what was at least a somewhat surprising move on Tuesday.

That move was to part ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after just two seasons, a decision that left many scratching their heads.

There are no two ways about it: Washington's offense was not up to snuff in 2025, but the Commanders also only had quarterback Jayden Daniels for seven games due to injury.

In the season prior, Daniels, who was reportedly not happy with the decision to move on from Kingsbury, became a star in the play-caller's offense in his rookie campaign, which figured to be enough to look past what happened in 2025.

That turned out not to be the case.

Why did Commanders part ways with Kingsbury?

NFL insider Josina Anderson said it was simply a matter of differing visions for the future of the offense and Daniels.

"My understanding is that Dan Quinn and Kliff Kingsbury discussed the long term vision for the offense & Jayden Daniels, and didn't see eye-to-eye," Anderson reported.

The details of why Quinn and Kingsbury were at odds aren't known.

What we do know is that Daniels and key offensive players were caught off guard by Kingsbury's departure, and they aren't happy about it, either, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

"Sources: My understanding is that key Commanders offensive players, including QB Jayden Daniels, are disappointed with the team’s decision to part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury. Daniels vouched for him to stay in his presser on Monday and was among those blindsided by the move. Offensive players on the team figured the only way Kingsbury would be gone is if he got a HC job," Schultz said.

The Commanders were already facing a ton of uncertainty going into the offseason. The decision to part ways with Kingsbury only adds another question mark to the pile.

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