Washington Commanders player-coach history

Floyd Peters

Peters was the player-coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1970 season. Peters' record as the team's player-coach was 6-8-0, making him the second-most successful player-coach in Washington Commanders history.

Frank Walton

Walton was the player-coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1944 season. Walton's record as the team's player-coach was 6-3-1, making him the most successful player-coach in Washington Commanders history.


Washington Commanders player-coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Floyd Peters 1970 6-8-0 42.9% 0-0
Frank Walton 1944 6-3-1 65.0% 0-0

Washington Commanders player-coach facts

  • Frank Walton was the first player-coach in Commanders history in 1944.
  • Frank Walton and Floyd Peters coached the most seasons as the Commanders's player-coach at one season.
  • Floyd Peters was the last coach to hold the position of player-coach, leaving the role after the 1970 season.