Commanders coach Ron Rivera fines Jack Del Rio $100,000 for Capitol riots comments The defensive coordinator, 59, downplayed the insurrection, labelling it as a ‘dust-up’ The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation A Washington Commanders assistant coach referring to the Jan. 6 insurrection as a “dust-up at the Capitol” is just the latest off-field controversy for NFL franchise The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
NAACP President Calls for Jack Del Rio to Resign or Be Fired The Commanders have not responded to the ongoing situation involving their defensive coordinator. Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2022
Washington Commanders defensive coordinator calls Jan. 6 riot a 'dust-up' After an offseason practice Wednesday, Jack Del Rio compared Black Lives Matter protests to the attack on the Capitol. He later apologized for his word choice. WEKU · Jun 9, 2022
Virginia Senate Leader Says Commanders Stadium Bill is Dead A bill to potentially bring the new Commanders stadium to Virginia is dead. Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2022
Jack Del Rio’s comments could be “nail in the coffin” for Commanders’ stadium bill The Washington Commanders want a new stadium. Politicians are telling them that their toxic environment will stand in the way of that process. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 9, 2022
Commanders’ Jack Del Rio apologizes for word choice in Jan. 6, George Floyd comments Defensive coordinator Del Rio and head coach Ron Rivera say they aren’t concerned if the opinion will upset Black players who make up the majority of their team, some of whom spoke out about police brutality and racism in the wake of Floyd’s killing two years ago. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Mac Engel: Ex-Dallas Cowboys player Jack Del Rio’s comments on Jan. 6 riots tone deaf, insulting Jack Del Rio wants to have a discussion. Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022
Jack Del Rio Apologizes for Controversial Jan. 6 Remarks The Commanders defensive coordinator apologized for calling the 2021 insurrection at the Capitol a “dust-up.” Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2022
Jack Del Rio offered a carefully crafted apology after his bigoted Jan. 6 ‘dust-up’ rant Jack Del Rio received a ton of warranted backlash for his tirade. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 8, 2022
Jack Del Rio apologizes for calling January 6th a “dust-up” Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio issued a statement apologizing for calling January 6th a "dust-up." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 8, 2022
Jack Del Rio’s brain is full of poison, and he’d like you to have some Jack Del Rio calling the insurrection a 'dust-up' makes a mockery of the American ideals he pretends to honor. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 8, 2022
Brian Mitchell Blasts Jack Del Rio Over Jan. 6 Comments The former Washington All-Pro didn’t hold back when discussing the defensive coordinator’s controversial comments Wednesday. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2022
Washington Commanders coach Jack Del Rio dismisses Jan 6 insurrection as a ‘dust-up’ At least 861 people have been arrested and charged with crimes in connection with insurrection The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022 Commanders assistant Jack Del Rio defends comparing George Floyd protests to Capitol riots Del Rio and coach Ron Rivera say they aren’t concerned how that opinion will go over among players, many of whom are Black and spoke out about police brutality and racism in the wake of Floyd’s killing two years ago.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2022 Jack Del Rio Doubles Down on Tweet About Attack on Capitol The Commanders defensive coordinator questioned why the attack on the Capitol was being investigated but the 2020 summer riots were not.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Del Rio defends comparing Floyd protests to Capitol riots Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is defending his comparison between the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 8, 2022 Washington Commanders DC Jack Del Rio defends tweets, refers to Jan. 6 insurrection as a “dust-up” Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has caused his share of distractions with his political views.