Commanders fire offensive coordinator Scott Turner
The Washington Commanders fired Scott Turner on Tuesday after three seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator.
Turner, 40, reunited with head coach Ron Rivera in Washington in 2020 after the former spent two seasons as the Carolina Panthers’ quarterbacks coach.
While with the Commanders, Turner dealt with eight different starting quarterbacks under center.
“I met with Coach Turner today and informed him that we will be moving in another direction going forward with the offensive coordinator position,” Rivera said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we did not live up to the expectations and standard that I expected to see from our offensive unit. I felt it was best for a fresh start at the coordinator position heading into next year.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Scott and thanked him for his three years of service to our organization. I wish Scott and his family all the best in the future.”
Washington (8-8-1) posted a 1-3-1 record over its final five games of the season to fall out of playoff contention. The Commanders ranked 24th in the NFL in average points per game (18.9), 21st in passing yards (204.2) and 20th in total yards (330.3).
Washington finished 29th in the league in 2020 and 21st in 2021 in terms of total offense.
Turner is the son of former Washington coach Norv Turner.
–Field Level Media
