Commanders coach Ron Rivera fired defensive line coach Sam Mills III with a little over a month to go until the start of the season, he announced during his press conference Tuesday.
Rivera told reporters that the decision was based on a difference in philosophy and that he believed a change needed to be made after what he’s seen in training camp thus far.
The Commanders defensive line features four first-round picks, highlighted by 2020 No. 2 pick Chase Young, but somewhat underwhelmed as a unit last season after coming into the year as one of the most vaunted position groups in the league.