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The Dallas Cowboys are set to hire Jeff Zgonina, former Washington Commanders assistant, as their new defensive line coach, following the hiring of former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as the Commanders' new head coach. Zgonina brings experience from coaching roles with Washington and the 49ers, as well as a 17-year career as an NFL defensive lineman.
The Commanders are set to hire Darryl Tapp as their defensive line coach, adding to the coaching staff's changes as Anthony Lynn also joins as the offensive run game coordinator. Tapp, who played for Washington during his NFL career, has coaching experience at Central Michigan, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and most recently with the 49ers. He will now work with former Commanders defensive end Chase Young's ex-teammates as Washington aims to replicate the success of the 49ers in 2023.
Jacques Cesaire, former defensive end for the Chargers and previously with the Texans, has been hired as the new defensive line coach for the Browns, following the Texans' decision not to renew his contract. The 43-year-old brings his coaching experience to Cleveland, while the status of the Browns' previous defensive line coach, Ben Bloom, remains unconfirmed.
Bo Davis, a former All-SEC nose guard and highly regarded defensive line coach, is returning to LSU as the Tigers' defensive line coach under head coach Brian Kelly. Davis brings a wealth of experience, having coached at Texas and Alabama, and has a history of developing top defensive linemen in college football. His hiring is pending a background check and approval from the LSU Board of Supervisors.
LSU has hired Bo Davis, former Texas defensive line coach, to join Brian Kelly's coaching staff as the new defensive line coach. Davis, a former LSU player, brings a wealth of experience and success in developing defensive linemen. His three-year deal is worth $4.05 million, with an annual compensation starting at $1.25 million. This hire is crucial for LSU, which has seen high turnover in the defensive line coach position. Davis' expertise will be vital as LSU looks to strengthen its defensive line, especially with key players declaring for the NFL Draft. Kelly still has five more coaching positions to fill as he continues to shape his staff.
Ohio State's defensive line coach, Larry Johnson, has secured a commitment from five-star recruit Justin Scott, proving his prowess on the recruiting trail. Scott's commitment is seen as a significant win for Ohio State's defensive recruiting, which has struggled in recent years. Johnson's success with Scott may pave the way for more top-tier recruits to join the Buckeyes' 2024 class.