Dan Quinn is assembling an impressive defensive coaching staff. On Tuesday, he added Sharrif Floyd as his assistant defensive line coach.
Floyd becomes the second assistant to follow Quinn from Dallas to Washington. The 32-year-old Floyd began his coaching career with the Cowboys last year as an assistant defensive line coach/defensive quality control coach.
The #Commanders are hiring #Cowboys assistant Sharrif Floyd as their assistant DL coach, as the former standout #Vikings DT continues to work his way up. Floyd was with Dan Quinn in Dallas.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 13, 2024
Floyd, who played defensive tackle, was the 23rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. A first-team All-American at Florida, Floyd played four NFL seasons — all with the Vikings — before a nerve injury ended his playing career.
Floyd injured his meniscus in the first game of the 2016 season and underwent surgery. However, he suffered nerve damage in the injured knee, ending his career. Floyd filed a $180 million malpractice lawsuit against Dr. James Andrews and the Andrews Institute.
Floyd’s NFL career ended after 44 games, and he made 95 tackles and had 9.5 sacks.
Quinn was Floyd’s defensive coordinator for his final two seasons at Florida from 2011-12.