Former Lions QB David Blough joins Washington Commanders coaching staff.

The Washington Commanders have signed former Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough as their new assistant quarterbacks coach, according to the team’s announcement Thursday morning.

Blough finished the 2023 season on the Lions’ practice squad, but he did not sign a futures contract when the season ended.
Blough, 28, had seven career starts and completed 138-of-242 passes for 1,435 yards, six touchdowns, and nine interceptions. His last game was in 2022, when he started two consecutive games for the Arizona Cardinals.

Blough was a valuable intellect and game planner for the Lions, having returned to Detroit to serve as the team’s third-string quarterback after spending time with Arizona and the Minnesota Vikings the previous year.
It is unknown whether the Lions ever offered Blough a place on the coaching staff, but they already have a quarterbacks coach in Mark Brunell and an assistant coach in J.T. Barrett.

The Lions will most likely seek additional quarterbacks for the 2024 season. Jared Goff returns as starter, while 2023 third-round selection Hendon Hooker might be promoted to backup. However, with Blough and Teddy Bridgewater leaving to pursue coaching opportunities, Detroit may be looking for an experienced passer who can provide an additional voice in meeting rooms and assist on the field in an emergency.