The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that they fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner after the team barely missed the playoffs.
Turner’s offense ranked 20th out of the 32 NFL teams for the 2022 season. It garnered an average of 330.3 yards per game and averaged 18.9 points per game.
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“I met with Coach Turner today and informed him that we will be moving in another direction going forward with the offensive coordinator position. 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,” head coach Ron Rivera said in a statement.
Statement from HC Ron Rivera
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 10, 2023
Turner had served as the offensive coordinator for the team since 2020. His offense never ranked in the top half of the league during his tenure. In terms of average yards gained per game, Turner’s offense ranked 21st in 2021 and 30th in 2020. The then-Washington Football Team made the playoffs in 2020.
During the 2022 season, the team started three different quarterbacks: Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke, and Sam Howell. Heinicke ended the season as the leading passer, throwing for 1,859 yards.
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In their final game of the season, the Commanders defeated the Dallas Cowboys 26-6 to avoid a losing record. The Commanders finished the 2022 season 8-8-1. They missed the playoffs and finished last in the NFC East.
