# What's next for Dan Quinn?

> Commanders owner Josh Harris weighs firing Dan Quinn after controversial fourth-down call.
- Title: What's next for Dan Quinn? · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Commanders owner Josh Harris weighs firing Dan Quinn after controversial fourth-down call. Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris decides whether to fire…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/whats-next-for-dan-quinn
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:34:01.885+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan quinn, commanders, josh harris, nfl, washington commanders, fourth down, coach, interim coach, sports
## Quinn's fourth-down controversy
After a failed fourth-down play, coach Dan Quinn went viral for a lip-reading clip interpreted as not realizing it was fourth down.

> a lip-reading clip that was being widely interpreted as him not realizing it was fourth down
## Commanders' game result
The Commanders lost 23-17 but improved their second half performance after the fourth-down controversy.

> the final score (23-17)
## Harris's decision
Owner Josh Harris must decide whether to fire Dan Quinn one week after the fourth-down controversy.

> will Harris make a change?
## Team's record
The Commanders remain 1-4-1 with a six-point margin after the game.

> the Commanders remain 1-4-1
## Divisional hope
The Commanders could still win the NFC East if they turn their performance around.

> the division is still there to be had
## Interim coach potential
Harris might hire an interim coach to give the team a wakeup call for an NFC East title.

> the bump from making an interim hire could also give the team the kind of wakeup call
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris decides whether to fire Dan Quinn after a fourth-down miscommunication.