The Redskins and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett have decided to mutually part ways, three days after the team fell to the Cowboys 44-17 to cap an ugly 4-12 season.
Haslett had been the Redskins’ top defensive coach the past five seasons with mostly subpar results.
“Jim and I have had discussions over the last few days and have decided that it’s best for everyone that we have a new Defensive Coordinator for the Washington Redskins” Coach Jay Gruden said in a statement released by the team. “I wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
This season, the Redskins ranked 20th in yards allowed, 29th in points allowed and were tied for 25th in takeaways while coping with injuries DeAngelo Hall, Brian Orakpo, Barry Cofield and other key players.
The unit's 2014 struggles, though, aren’t what led to Haslett’s departure. It was his overall body of work. During his tenure, the Redskins never finished better than 13th in yards allowed or 21st in points surrendered.
“Jay and I mutually agreed it’s time for the Redskins to have a new Defensive Coordinator,” Haslett said in a statement. “I want to thank Dan Snyder, Bruce Allen, Coach Gruden and all the players and fellow coaches for their efforts the last five years and I wish them nothing but the best.”
Allen, the Redskins’ president and general manager, is scheduled to meet with reporters at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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