Report: Commanders hiring Anthony Lynn as run-game coordinator

The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach and running backs coach Anthony Lynn as their run-game coordinator, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Washington tried to hire Lynn last year, per Schefter, and he is close with general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.

Lynn coached the Los Angeles Chargers from 2017-20, finishing his tenure with a 33-31 record and one playoff appearance. He spent the last two seasons with the 49ers.

The 55-year-old will work under new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who opted to join the Commanders after reportedly pulling out of contention for the same role with the Las Vegas Raiders over a contract dispute.