Who will replace Dan Quinn once he leaves the Cowboys?

[{"selector":"#anim-04817ffd-e855-4142-80a3-f5c40f2d772a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f5e176d3-0691-4c1a-bc69-67e1329c50f6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Dallas Cowboys must fill a huge void in their coaching staff after the Washington Commanders hired defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their new head coach on Thursday.

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