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UPDATE: Officially Official
#Redskins hire Ray Horton as Defensive Backs Coach.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 24, 2019
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UPDATE: Horton has been hired
The Redskins have hired Ray Horton as their defensive backs coach, per source. Horton last coached in 2016 as the defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns. He also served as a defensive coordinator with Tennessee and Arizona. Horton was an... https://t.co/o9qcWMJtfl
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 24, 2019
UPDATE: Horton will be the DB coach, but not Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
At this point it does not appear the Redskins will have a defensive pass game coordinator. Was something they had considered. Down the road? Who knows. https://t.co/vEdEL5A3bz
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 24, 2019
The Redskins have reportedly offered their open defensive backs coaching job to Ray Horton. Grant Paulsen also reports that Washington could also make Horton the team's defensive passing game coordinator if he accepts their offer.
Sources tell me the Redskins are offering their DB's job to Ray Horton. I'm told they like the idea of making him their defensive pass game coordinator as well.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 24, 2019
Horton was a defensive coordinator from 2011 to 2017 in Arizona and Cleveland. Was out of football last season.
Horton's first coaching job was with the Redskins 1994 as a defensive assistant. He was Washington's assistant defensive backs coach from 1995-1996. He moved on to coach defensive backs/secondary for the Cincinnati Bengals(97-01), Detroit Lions(02-03), and Pittsburgh Steelers(04-10).
Horton got his first defensive coordinator job with the Arizona Cardinals in 2011, and was there for 2 seasons. He then moved on to be the DC for the Cleveland Browns in 2013. He became the Tennesse Titans defensive coordinator the following season and spent 2 years in that position. He returned as the Browns DC in 2016 under Hue Jackson, but was fired after one year. Horton hasn't coached football professionally in 2 years
Sources tell me the Redskins are offering their DB's job to Ray Horton. I'm told they like the idea of making him their defensive pass game coordinator as well.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 24, 2019
Horton was a defensive coordinator from 2011 to 2017 in Arizona and Cleveland. Was out of football last season.
The Redskins "moved on" from DB coach Torrian Gray after two seasons. He returned to Florida to become the Gators DB coach. Washington plans to make more changes to Jay Gruden's coaching staff this offseason. They have interviewed multiple candidates for their defensive coordinator position that isn't technically open. Team President, and professional liar, Bruce Allen told us that current DC Greg Manusky was involved in these meetings...