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Chesapeake Today
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Commanders Shake Up Coaching Staff, Reassign Chesapeake Native Tapp
Darryl Tapp moves to assistant defensive line coach as part of larger coaching changes for the 2026 season.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Washington Commanders are making significant changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season. As part of the shake-up, Chesapeake native Darryl Tapp has been reassigned from his previous role as a primary assistant defensive line coach to the new position of assistant defensive line coach, working under newly hired defensive line coach Eric Henderson.
Why it matters
The Commanders are looking to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 season in 2025 after making a run to the NFC Championship game the prior year. Shaking up the coaching staff, including promoting new coordinators and reassigning veteran assistants like Tapp, is part of the team's effort to get back on track and compete in the NFC East.
The details
Tapp, a Deep Creek product, joined the Commanders' coaching staff prior to the 2024 season after three years with the 49ers. He has previous college coaching experience at Central Michigan, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Tech before making the jump to the NFL. In his new role, Tapp will work under newly hired defensive line coach Eric Henderson.
- Tapp was first hired by the Commanders prior to the 2024 NFL season.
- The coaching staff changes were announced on February 11, 2026.
The players
Darryl Tapp
A Chesapeake native who has been reassigned from his previous role as a primary assistant defensive line coach to the new position of assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders.
Dan Quinn
The head coach of the Washington Commanders who announced the coaching staff changes, including Tapp's reassignment.
Eric Henderson
The new defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders, who Tapp will now work under in his new role.
What’s next
The Commanders will continue to finalize their coaching staff and prepare for the 2026 NFL season, which will be a crucial year for the team to return to the playoffs after their down year in 2025.
The takeaway
The Commanders' coaching staff shakeup, including the reassignment of Chesapeake native Darryl Tapp, signals the team's determination to get back on track and compete in the NFC East after a disappointing 2025 season. The changes aim to inject new energy and expertise into the coaching staff ahead of the 2026 campaign.
