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The fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer on Friday.The moves came a day after the defense struggled again in a Thanksgiving Day lo s at the . Washington allowed 290 or more yards in 11 of 12 games this season and 30 or more points seven times.The Commanders defense ranks 29th among 32 teams."Today I relieved Jack Del Rio and Brent Vieselmeyer of their duties," coach Ron Rivera said in a statement. "I appreciate all that they Marvin Jones Jr. Jersey contributed to the organization over the past four years and wish them all the Tyrell Williams Jersey best moving forward."ADVERTISEMENT The latest defeat dropped the team to 4-8 in its first season under new ownership. The Commanders have lost eight of 10 since opening the season with back-to-back victories.Rivera could take over the defensive play-calling duties, which would allow him to defer even more to new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Rivera's own future is uncertain beyond this season, with Josh Harris' ownership group expected to make significant changes.Del Rio was 12 games into his fourth season with Washington after Rivera hired him in 2020. The two, each a former linebacker, had no prior working relationship before this.A head coach for 12 seasons with the and the , Del Rio had a stint with Washington that was marred Tracy Walker III Jersey by a comment he made during offseason workouts last year, comparing the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and the protests in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd."Peoples livelihoods are being destroyed, busine ses are being burned down, no problem," Del Rio said in June 2022. "And then we have a dust-up at the Capitol, nothing burned down, and were going to make that a major deal. I just think its kind of two standards."On the field, his unit was inconsistent from year to year and game to game. Washington's defense ranked second in the in 2020, Charlie Taumoepeau Jersey 22nd in 2021 and third in 2022.The Commanders had their moments defensively this season, mostly before trading pa s rushers and . But the lack of results ultimately cost Del Rio and Vieselmeyer their jobs.Rivera is expected to addre s the changes during a video call with reporters later Friday.Reporting by The A sociated Will Harris Jersey Pre s. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Washington Commanders Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.