Dan Quinn, born Daniel Patrick Quinn on September 11, 1970, in Morristown, New Jersey, is a prominent American football coach currently serving as the head coach of the Washington Commanders in the National Football League (NFL)[1]. His coaching career spans over three decades, beginning at the collegiate level before ascending to the NFL’s highest ranks[2]. Quinn played college football at Salisbury University, where he was a standout defensive lineman and team captain, later earning induction into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame[1]. He began his coaching career as an assistant at William & Mary and Virginia Military Institute, before moving to Hofstra University, where he served as defensive line coach and eventually defensive coordinator[2]. His first NFL opportunity came with the San Francisco 49ers in 2001, initially as a defensive quality control coach and later as defensive line coach[2]. He held similar roles with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets before joining the Seattle Seahawks as defensive coordinator in 2013[5]. In Seattle, Quinn’s defensive schemes—most notably the “Legion of Boom” secondary—propelled the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, including a championship in Super Bowl XLVIII and a narrow defeat in Super Bowl XLIX[1][4]. His success in Seattle led to his hiring as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in 2015[1][5]. Under Quinn, the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, famously holding a 28-3 lead before suffering a historic collapse against the New England Patriots[1][4]. After one more playoff appearance, Quinn was dismissed by Atlanta in 2020[1]. He quickly rebounded as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys from 2021 to 2023, where his unit led the NFL in takeaways for three consecutive seasons[1]. In February 2024, Quinn was named head coach of the Washington Commanders, and in his first season, he guided the team to an NFC Championship Game appearance, marking a significant turnaround for the franchise[1][6]. Quinn is recognized for his defensive expertise, leadership, and ability to develop talent. His current role with the Commanders keeps him at the forefront of NFL coaching, with recent success underscoring his continued relevance in the league[1][6].