The Washington Commanders are bolstering their coaching staff with a familiar face, announcing the hire of John Glenn as their new assistant special teams coordinator.

This move marks a homecoming for Glenn, who returns to Washington after a brief stint away. He spent the 2025 season as the Las Vegas Raiders' linebackers coach under head coach Pete Carroll, continuing a long professional relationship that began in Seattle.

Glenn's history with the Commanders is key here; he previously served as their assistant special teams coach in 2024. His return suggests the organization values his specific expertise and sees him as a crucial piece in shoring up a unit that can dramatically swing field position and momentum.

For a team looking to build a new identity, investing in special teams is a smart, foundational move. Glenn's experience under Carroll's detailed-oriented system should bring valuable discipline and schematic knowledge to Washington's third phase of the game.