2 months ago
The Washington Commanders will play their third preseason game on Friday evening against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. It's a mere hop, skip, and jump away from where the Commanders play in Landover, so while it's an away game, there's very little travel involved.
Ahead of their Friday evening preseason game, the Commanders and Ravens held a joint practice, and it wasn't pretty for the burgundy and gold. Most of the practice was dominated by the Ravens, save for the end of the day when the Commanders seemed to figure things out. After practice, right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. spoke with reporters about the day.
First, Conerly is asked for his ***** sment of the joint practice. "A little bit of ups and downs from our side," Conerly said.
"Overall, I feel our communication was right, and we were flowing. We started out slow, and then picking it up, picking it up, and we finished alright." He saw some positives in their communication and pass protection, but mentioned the run game needed some attention.
"Really just getting the call a little bit more. I feel like we were just out of sync a little bit with our combos, and there was a little bit of mix-up in the lineup as well. So there were some guys next to each other that haven't worked next to each other at all this whole camp. But we made it work, and we got going eventually."
#little #conerly #Friday #preseason
Ahead of their Friday evening preseason game, the Commanders and Ravens held a joint practice, and it wasn't pretty for the burgundy and gold. Most of the practice was dominated by the Ravens, save for the end of the day when the Commanders seemed to figure things out. After practice, right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. spoke with reporters about the day.
First, Conerly is asked for his ***** sment of the joint practice. "A little bit of ups and downs from our side," Conerly said.
"Overall, I feel our communication was right, and we were flowing. We started out slow, and then picking it up, picking it up, and we finished alright." He saw some positives in their communication and pass protection, but mentioned the run game needed some attention.
"Really just getting the call a little bit more. I feel like we were just out of sync a little bit with our combos, and there was a little bit of mix-up in the lineup as well. So there were some guys next to each other that haven't worked next to each other at all this whole camp. But we made it work, and we got going eventually."
#little #conerly #Friday #preseason
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders' offseason has seen quite a few shifts. New faces have been brought in on both sides of the ball, and while general manager Adam Peters spent a lot of time and money on defense, he didn't neglect the offense, eventually signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to give Jayden Daniels more offensive weapons.
One of the questions around the Commanders' offense is regarding the offensive line. Starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps muscle during camp and is out for the remainder of the season shortly after signing a massive extension. Center Nick Allegretti finally returned to the practice field after missing time with a calf strain.
Sports Illustrated Senior NFL writer Albert Breer recently discussed what he's seen from the Commanders' offensive line during training camp. After talking about Tunsil's injury, Breer writes:
The staff briefly considered moving Josh Conerly Jr. back to his college position, but decided against it because they really liked his progress at right tackle, having gotten bigger and stronger. Plus, they didn't want him to have to rewire everything for this year and then go back to the right side next year. So, Brandon Coleman will be at left tackle, as he was as a rookie in 2024, which means Chris Paul will be the left guard. The other question is at center, where veteran Nick Allegretti, who's got high-end football IQ and is steady, is trying to hold off Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin. Also worth noting: Right guard Sam Cosmi might be the team's best lineman through camp, coming back from an injury-marred season last year.
The competition between Allegretti and Julian Good-Jones is probably not as close as Breer alludes to, but if it is, Peters may find himself in hot water for letting Tyler Biadasz go. The center-to-quarterback exchange has to be seamless. Any gaffes in that exchange will always result in a lost play and have a high likelihood of ending with a turnover. The more work Allegretti gets with Daniels, the smoother that exchange will be.
#Commanders #center #camp #back
One of the questions around the Commanders' offense is regarding the offensive line. Starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps muscle during camp and is out for the remainder of the season shortly after signing a massive extension. Center Nick Allegretti finally returned to the practice field after missing time with a calf strain.
Sports Illustrated Senior NFL writer Albert Breer recently discussed what he's seen from the Commanders' offensive line during training camp. After talking about Tunsil's injury, Breer writes:
The staff briefly considered moving Josh Conerly Jr. back to his college position, but decided against it because they really liked his progress at right tackle, having gotten bigger and stronger. Plus, they didn't want him to have to rewire everything for this year and then go back to the right side next year. So, Brandon Coleman will be at left tackle, as he was as a rookie in 2024, which means Chris Paul will be the left guard. The other question is at center, where veteran Nick Allegretti, who's got high-end football IQ and is steady, is trying to hold off Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin. Also worth noting: Right guard Sam Cosmi might be the team's best lineman through camp, coming back from an injury-marred season last year.
The competition between Allegretti and Julian Good-Jones is probably not as close as Breer alludes to, but if it is, Peters may find himself in hot water for letting Tyler Biadasz go. The center-to-quarterback exchange has to be seamless. Any gaffes in that exchange will always result in a lost play and have a high likelihood of ending with a turnover. The more work Allegretti gets with Daniels, the smoother that exchange will be.
#Commanders #center #camp #back
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders' offensive line has come under scrutiny during training camp. Nick Allegretti, the Commanders' guard-turned-center who's been tabbed to replace Tyler Biadasz, missed much of training camp with a calf strain. Then, star left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps muscle, a season-ending injury that happened before the season even started.
Allegretti returned to practice this week, and while there will be a ramp-up period, the hope is that he'll be ready to go for Week 1. Unfortunately, he did leave Wednesday's practice early.
In place of Tunsil, the Commanders have selected Brandon Coleman, who was the starting left tackle in 2024. Because of all of these changes, the Commanders' offensive line has been under the microscope, but right guard Sam Cosmi says he can't wait to prove people wrong this season.
"I can go down the line," Cosmi says. "I'm excited for BC's opportunity again to play at left tackle; I think he has all the measurables and athleticism to be very successful at that position. Chris Paul is a monster. I know a lot of people; he's an under-the-radar type thing. Nicky's very smart, very athletic. And then you have Josh (Conerly), who's come into year two and is showing a big improvement in knowledge and technique, so I'm excited about our whole O-line."
One thing that seems common for the Commanders this season is hearing what the players are saying versus what the rest of the league and media outlets believe. This entire Commanders' roster has embraced everything their coaches are preaching. They are putting in the work to get to know new faces, the veterans are imparting their knowledge to the younger players, and everyone is making a concentrated effort to be on the same page.
#allegretti #cosmi #week
Allegretti returned to practice this week, and while there will be a ramp-up period, the hope is that he'll be ready to go for Week 1. Unfortunately, he did leave Wednesday's practice early.
In place of Tunsil, the Commanders have selected Brandon Coleman, who was the starting left tackle in 2024. Because of all of these changes, the Commanders' offensive line has been under the microscope, but right guard Sam Cosmi says he can't wait to prove people wrong this season.
"I can go down the line," Cosmi says. "I'm excited for BC's opportunity again to play at left tackle; I think he has all the measurables and athleticism to be very successful at that position. Chris Paul is a monster. I know a lot of people; he's an under-the-radar type thing. Nicky's very smart, very athletic. And then you have Josh (Conerly), who's come into year two and is showing a big improvement in knowledge and technique, so I'm excited about our whole O-line."
One thing that seems common for the Commanders this season is hearing what the players are saying versus what the rest of the league and media outlets believe. This entire Commanders' roster has embraced everything their coaches are preaching. They are putting in the work to get to know new faces, the veterans are imparting their knowledge to the younger players, and everyone is making a concentrated effort to be on the same page.
#allegretti #cosmi #week
3 months ago
The Washington Commanders got tough news about starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil on Saturday.
He will reportedly miss "at least a significant portion of the regular season" with a torn triceps suffered in Saturday's practice that will likely require surgery, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche.
Tunsil missing a good portion of the regular season for the Commanders definitely puts the organization on watch to get his replacement settled as soon as possible. Keeping the left side of the line clean for quarterback Jayden Daniels is particularly important for Washington, especially considering Daniels' recent injury history.
Who could replace Tunsil in the lineup until he's ready to return? Do the Commanders have anybody in-house who could do the job? Could they look outside the organization? Let's look at their best options.
The most natural fit is moving Conerly back to his natural position of left tackle until Tunsil is healthy. Conerly played left tackle in college at Oregon and could grow his versatility in the NFL by playing at his old spot with the Commanders. This is the best bet for a solution, especially with Andrew Wylie on the roster to play right tackle.
#tunsil
He will reportedly miss "at least a significant portion of the regular season" with a torn triceps suffered in Saturday's practice that will likely require surgery, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche.
Tunsil missing a good portion of the regular season for the Commanders definitely puts the organization on watch to get his replacement settled as soon as possible. Keeping the left side of the line clean for quarterback Jayden Daniels is particularly important for Washington, especially considering Daniels' recent injury history.
Who could replace Tunsil in the lineup until he's ready to return? Do the Commanders have anybody in-house who could do the job? Could they look outside the organization? Let's look at their best options.
The most natural fit is moving Conerly back to his natural position of left tackle until Tunsil is healthy. Conerly played left tackle in college at Oregon and could grow his versatility in the NFL by playing at his old spot with the Commanders. This is the best bet for a solution, especially with Andrew Wylie on the roster to play right tackle.
#tunsil
3 months ago
Washington Commanders star tackle Laremy Tunsil will miss "at least a significant portion of the regular season" with a torn triceps suffered in Saturday's practice, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche.
Tunsil injured his triceps during a one-on-one pass-rush drill, per Garafolo and Wyche. The duo confirmed that he will likely need surgery, which would necessitate him sitting for most of the regular season.
This is a huge blow to the Commanders, who must now replace one of the best left tackles in the NFL for the long haul to keep quarterback Jayden Daniels upright during a hoped-for rebound season in D.C.
It's unfortunately possible depending on how his recovery goes.
The team could move Josh Conerly Jr. over to the left side and put in Andrew Wylie in at right tackle, play Wylie at left tackle or look for a new tackle via free agency or a trade.
#regular
Tunsil injured his triceps during a one-on-one pass-rush drill, per Garafolo and Wyche. The duo confirmed that he will likely need surgery, which would necessitate him sitting for most of the regular season.
This is a huge blow to the Commanders, who must now replace one of the best left tackles in the NFL for the long haul to keep quarterback Jayden Daniels upright during a hoped-for rebound season in D.C.
It's unfortunately possible depending on how his recovery goes.
The team could move Josh Conerly Jr. over to the left side and put in Andrew Wylie in at right tackle, play Wylie at left tackle or look for a new tackle via free agency or a trade.
#regular
3 months ago
The Washington Commanders entered training camp believing they had one of the NFL's best left tackles protecting Jayden Daniels. That plan has taken a devastating hit.
Five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during one-on-one pass-rush drills, according to reports from Adam Schefter and Steve Wyche. Tunsil will likely require surgery and is expected to miss a significant portion of the regular season.
There are few offensive linemen capable of replacing what Tunsil provides. Washington acquired him to protect Daniels' blind side and provide stability at one of football's most important positions. Now, the Commanders must rearrange their offensive line weeks before the regular season begins.
Andrew Wylie is expected to move to left tackle, with Josh Conerly remaining on the right side. Brandon Coleman started at left tackle in 2024, but Washington had already moved him inside to guard. Moving Coleman back outside remains an option, but doing so would create another opening along the interior. Washington may also explore the veteran market before settling on its starting five.
The Eagles already had several reasons to feel confident about their defensive front. Tunsil's absence gives Vic Fangio another potential weakness to attack when Philadelphia faces Washington.
#left
Five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during one-on-one pass-rush drills, according to reports from Adam Schefter and Steve Wyche. Tunsil will likely require surgery and is expected to miss a significant portion of the regular season.
There are few offensive linemen capable of replacing what Tunsil provides. Washington acquired him to protect Daniels' blind side and provide stability at one of football's most important positions. Now, the Commanders must rearrange their offensive line weeks before the regular season begins.
Andrew Wylie is expected to move to left tackle, with Josh Conerly remaining on the right side. Brandon Coleman started at left tackle in 2024, but Washington had already moved him inside to guard. Moving Coleman back outside remains an option, but doing so would create another opening along the interior. Washington may also explore the veteran market before settling on its starting five.
The Eagles already had several reasons to feel confident about their defensive front. Tunsil's absence gives Vic Fangio another potential weakness to attack when Philadelphia faces Washington.
#left
3 months ago
Former Oregon Ducks star Josh Conerly has been a big part of the Washington Commanders' offensive line since being drafted in the first round a couple of years ago. Going forward, he could have an even bigger role.
On Saturday evening, it was announced that starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps injury and is expected to miss an indefinite amount of time after undergoing surgery. Tunsil, who signed a massive contract extension this past offseason, could end up missing most of, if not all, of the upcoming season.
Without him, the Commanders are going to need to figure out what they will do when it comes to protecting Jayden Daniels' blindside.
Luckily, they have Conerly, who has a ton of experience at the left tackle position. Conerly started all of the 2025 season at right tackle, beating out Andrew Wylie for the position. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Wylie is expected to step in as the LT in Tunsil's absence, with Conerly staying at RT, but we will see what transpires over the next couple of weeks leading up to the first game of the season.
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#conerly #saturday #going
On Saturday evening, it was announced that starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps injury and is expected to miss an indefinite amount of time after undergoing surgery. Tunsil, who signed a massive contract extension this past offseason, could end up missing most of, if not all, of the upcoming season.
Without him, the Commanders are going to need to figure out what they will do when it comes to protecting Jayden Daniels' blindside.
Luckily, they have Conerly, who has a ton of experience at the left tackle position. Conerly started all of the 2025 season at right tackle, beating out Andrew Wylie for the position. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Wylie is expected to step in as the LT in Tunsil's absence, with Conerly staying at RT, but we will see what transpires over the next couple of weeks leading up to the first game of the season.
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3 months ago
On paper, the Washington Commanders' offensive line should be a team strength in 2026. At left tackle, the Commanders have the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman, Laremy Tunsil, with 2025 first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. on the opposite side at right tackle.
The Commanders also have Sam Cosmi at guard, with Brandon Coleman and Chris Paul battling it out at the other guard spot. There's truly only one question on Washington's offensive line in 2026: can Nick Allegretti adequately replace Tyler Biadasz at center?
While the Commanders feel great about their offensive line, numerous ******* ysts have ranked Washington's offensive line among the 10 worst in the league going into 2026. Is that fair? It doesn't seem like it, because many haven't taken into account how much better Conerly played in the second half of last season after a rough start.
With training camp set to open next week, let's look at Washington's offensive line ahead of training camp.
Nick Allegretti
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The Commanders also have Sam Cosmi at guard, with Brandon Coleman and Chris Paul battling it out at the other guard spot. There's truly only one question on Washington's offensive line in 2026: can Nick Allegretti adequately replace Tyler Biadasz at center?
While the Commanders feel great about their offensive line, numerous ******* ysts have ranked Washington's offensive line among the 10 worst in the league going into 2026. Is that fair? It doesn't seem like it, because many haven't taken into account how much better Conerly played in the second half of last season after a rough start.
With training camp set to open next week, let's look at Washington's offensive line ahead of training camp.
Nick Allegretti
#guard
4 months ago
Hey Washington Commanders fans, who are the top 10 pass rushers in the NFL right now?
Yesterday we looked at the top 10 cornerbacks, and today ESPN released the results of its survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to help determine the top 10 NFL pass rushers.
Here are the top 10 pass rushers and how they relate to the Commanders. But understandably, the Commanders did not have one of their pass rushers on this year's top-10 list.
1- Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams: Garrett and the Rams challenge the Commanders on November 8.
2- Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers: Commanders RT Josh Conerly was introduced to Parsons in only the second game of Conerly's NFL career.
Yesterday we looked at the top 10 cornerbacks, and today ESPN released the results of its survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to help determine the top 10 NFL pass rushers.
Here are the top 10 pass rushers and how they relate to the Commanders. But understandably, the Commanders did not have one of their pass rushers on this year's top-10 list.
1- Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams: Garrett and the Rams challenge the Commanders on November 8.
2- Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers: Commanders RT Josh Conerly was introduced to Parsons in only the second game of Conerly's NFL career.
4 months ago
There are plenty of questions about the Washington Commanders for 2026. Can quarterback Jayden Daniels rebound after last season's disappointing second season due to injuries? Will new offensive coordinator David Blough struggle? Do the Commanders have enough offensive weapons outside of Terry McLaurin? What about the defense?
Did you notice there was one group we didn't question? That's right, Washington's offensive line doesn't appear to be an issue ahead of the new season. That group has a new coach, too, as former ***** istant offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton was promoted to replace Bobby Johnson. Stapleton is a proponent of a zone-based scheme, which Blough plans to employ. Under Johnson, the Commanders ran more of a gap-based scheme.
The good news for Stapleton is his personnel. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil signed a two-year extension this offseason, making him the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman for the third time in his career. Josh Conerly Jr. enters his second season. While his career got off to a rough start, he looked like a different player in the second half. He's also reshaped his body this offseason, working with Tunsil. Right guard Sam Cosmi returns. Cosmi is a borderline Pro Bowler. Also back is left guard Chris Paul. Brandon Coleman returns and will compete with Paul at left guard. Coleman has been extremely valuable over his first two seasons, showing versatility by playing guard and tackle.
One name is missing from last season: center Tyler Biadasz. The Commanders surprisingly released Biadasz ahead of free agency. Veteran Nick Allegretti is back for his third season in the burgundy and gold and will likely start at center. Veteran Andrew Wylie also returns. Wylie has plenty of starting experience at tackle and guard.
With this many returning starters and key contributors, you'd think Washington's offensive line would be more highly regarded across the NFL. That's not the case, as several outlets rank the Commanders as having the 22nd-ranked offensive line or worse.
Did you notice there was one group we didn't question? That's right, Washington's offensive line doesn't appear to be an issue ahead of the new season. That group has a new coach, too, as former ***** istant offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton was promoted to replace Bobby Johnson. Stapleton is a proponent of a zone-based scheme, which Blough plans to employ. Under Johnson, the Commanders ran more of a gap-based scheme.
The good news for Stapleton is his personnel. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil signed a two-year extension this offseason, making him the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman for the third time in his career. Josh Conerly Jr. enters his second season. While his career got off to a rough start, he looked like a different player in the second half. He's also reshaped his body this offseason, working with Tunsil. Right guard Sam Cosmi returns. Cosmi is a borderline Pro Bowler. Also back is left guard Chris Paul. Brandon Coleman returns and will compete with Paul at left guard. Coleman has been extremely valuable over his first two seasons, showing versatility by playing guard and tackle.
One name is missing from last season: center Tyler Biadasz. The Commanders surprisingly released Biadasz ahead of free agency. Veteran Nick Allegretti is back for his third season in the burgundy and gold and will likely start at center. Veteran Andrew Wylie also returns. Wylie has plenty of starting experience at tackle and guard.
With this many returning starters and key contributors, you'd think Washington's offensive line would be more highly regarded across the NFL. That's not the case, as several outlets rank the Commanders as having the 22nd-ranked offensive line or worse.
5 months ago
Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach edge Achilles Reyna committed to Oregon after his official visit to Eugene.
It’s not the first time the Ducks went to Beach to land a two-sport standout.
Reyna, who was a key contributor on the Vikings’ 3A state ******* le team in basketball, is going to Eugene to play football.
Not unlike former standout Josh Conerly Jr., who played hoops for Beach but became a first round draft-pick offensive tackle out of Oregon.
“I mean, Oregon was really just such a great experience,” said Reyna. “My entire family loved everything about it and so did I.
It’s not the first time the Ducks went to Beach to land a two-sport standout.
Reyna, who was a key contributor on the Vikings’ 3A state ******* le team in basketball, is going to Eugene to play football.
Not unlike former standout Josh Conerly Jr., who played hoops for Beach but became a first round draft-pick offensive tackle out of Oregon.
“I mean, Oregon was really just such a great experience,” said Reyna. “My entire family loved everything about it and so did I.
5 months ago
Josh Conerly Jr.’s NFL draft profile listed him at 311 pounds. The Commanders had him at 315 shortly after selecting him at No. 29 overall in 2025, and the starting right tackle finished his rookie year at 318.
That doesn’t seem like much of a shift, but the Oregon product wasn’t happy with the weight or his body composition at the time. He decided to do something about it, to be in the best shape possible heading into 2026.
“I did cut a heavy amount at the end of last season, because I ended up at 318 or something,” Conerly said. “I was pretty fat. I cut down a lot of body fat and added some muscle.”
His strategy was simple: “Eat a little cleaner. Eat a lot less.”
Conerly went back to Oregon to work with strength coaches and a personal chef. He spent some time in Alabama training with Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil, never a bad idea from a conditioning and technical perspective. Then he came to the Commanders complex for the offseason program looking lean and mean and ready to get better.
That doesn’t seem like much of a shift, but the Oregon product wasn’t happy with the weight or his body composition at the time. He decided to do something about it, to be in the best shape possible heading into 2026.
“I did cut a heavy amount at the end of last season, because I ended up at 318 or something,” Conerly said. “I was pretty fat. I cut down a lot of body fat and added some muscle.”
His strategy was simple: “Eat a little cleaner. Eat a lot less.”
Conerly went back to Oregon to work with strength coaches and a personal chef. He spent some time in Alabama training with Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil, never a bad idea from a conditioning and technical perspective. Then he came to the Commanders complex for the offseason program looking lean and mean and ready to get better.
