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Redskins part ways with four assistant coaches

Posted at 1:46 PM, Jan 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-05 15:01:01-05
Former Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry

Former Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – After finishing 28th in the NFL in total yards allowed and 24th in rushing defense in 2016, the Washington Redskins announced the team has fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry, defensive line coach Robb Akey and defensive backs coach Perry Fewell.

Washington also will not retain head strength and conditioning coach Mike Clark.

The Redskins finished the 2016 season with an 8-7-1 record and missed the postseason.