2 months ago
Perceptions of the 2026 Washington Commanders have changed a lot over the last month. Heading into training camp, the Commanders were a team of mystery, but many believed they could still compete for a playoff spot in 2026 if they could keep quarterback Jayden Daniels healthy.
Optimism grew when Washington signed four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs, giving Daniels another top-tier weapon, while also making life a bit easier for star receiver Terry McLaurin. But the day after Diggs competed in his first Commanders' practice, left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps. It was a devastating injury for many reasons. Tunsil is one of the NFL's best players, and he was critical in protecting Daniels.
Washington's solution was to move Brandon Coleman back to left tackle to replace Tunsil. It's a good plan, considering Coleman played left tackle in 2024. While he's no Tunsil, Coleman is better than multiple left tackles in the NFL. The only problem is that it took Coleman away from the left guard competition, which he was expected to win.
Making matters worse, new center Nick Allegretti missed almost all of training camp. The veteran offensive lineman moved to center this offseason to replace Tyler Biadasz. While the Commanders are confident in Allegretti, those on the outside don't believe Washington did enough at center. All summer long, journeyman Julian Good-Jones and rookie sixth-round pick Matt Gulbin — who have a combined two career NFL snaps — took turns at center. They struggled; Good-Jones was cut and is now on the practice squad, while Gulbin is one snap away from replacing Allegretti.
As a result, several **** ysts have predicted that Washington will finish last in the NFC East.
#left #daniels #tackle
Optimism grew when Washington signed four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs, giving Daniels another top-tier weapon, while also making life a bit easier for star receiver Terry McLaurin. But the day after Diggs competed in his first Commanders' practice, left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps. It was a devastating injury for many reasons. Tunsil is one of the NFL's best players, and he was critical in protecting Daniels.
Washington's solution was to move Brandon Coleman back to left tackle to replace Tunsil. It's a good plan, considering Coleman played left tackle in 2024. While he's no Tunsil, Coleman is better than multiple left tackles in the NFL. The only problem is that it took Coleman away from the left guard competition, which he was expected to win.
Making matters worse, new center Nick Allegretti missed almost all of training camp. The veteran offensive lineman moved to center this offseason to replace Tyler Biadasz. While the Commanders are confident in Allegretti, those on the outside don't believe Washington did enough at center. All summer long, journeyman Julian Good-Jones and rookie sixth-round pick Matt Gulbin — who have a combined two career NFL snaps — took turns at center. They struggled; Good-Jones was cut and is now on the practice squad, while Gulbin is one snap away from replacing Allegretti.
As a result, several **** ysts have predicted that Washington will finish last in the NFC East.
#left #daniels #tackle
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders enjoyed a long weekend before returning to Ashburn on Monday in preparation for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. That extra time off brought some good news for the Commanders ahead of Sunday's opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
"Everybody participated today," Quinn said when asked about linebacker Odafe Oweh. "It was a walkthrough practice, so I'll get you an update on Wednesday, but it's a good sign that everybody's trending in the right direction. Full group out there today getting work in."
Oweh and fellow edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson were dealing with calf and knee injuries, respectively, late in training camp. Both missed some time, but Chaisson returned to practice last week. Some were concerned about whether Oweh would be ready for Week 1. Quinn's opening message on Monday would seem to indicate that the Commanders believe Oweh is trending toward playing against the Eagles.
Washington spent a ton of resources on improving the defense this offseason. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was the first move that the Commanders made. The biggest free-agent move Washington made was signing the 27-year-old Oweh. A first-round pick of the Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, Baltimore traded him to the Chargers last October after he got off to a slow start. After the trade, Oweh was outstanding, finishing with 7.5 sacks in 12 games for Los Angeles. Oweh then sacked Patriots quarterback three times in January's AFC Wild Card game.
Most of Washington's projected defense will be on the field next Sunday. Cornerback Trey Amos was placed on injured reserve last week, but everyone else is on track to play. Obviously, the Commanders will also be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive lineman Johnny Newton (torn pec), who were also placed on IR.
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"Everybody participated today," Quinn said when asked about linebacker Odafe Oweh. "It was a walkthrough practice, so I'll get you an update on Wednesday, but it's a good sign that everybody's trending in the right direction. Full group out there today getting work in."
Oweh and fellow edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson were dealing with calf and knee injuries, respectively, late in training camp. Both missed some time, but Chaisson returned to practice last week. Some were concerned about whether Oweh would be ready for Week 1. Quinn's opening message on Monday would seem to indicate that the Commanders believe Oweh is trending toward playing against the Eagles.
Washington spent a ton of resources on improving the defense this offseason. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was the first move that the Commanders made. The biggest free-agent move Washington made was signing the 27-year-old Oweh. A first-round pick of the Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, Baltimore traded him to the Chargers last October after he got off to a slow start. After the trade, Oweh was outstanding, finishing with 7.5 sacks in 12 games for Los Angeles. Oweh then sacked Patriots quarterback three times in January's AFC Wild Card game.
Most of Washington's projected defense will be on the field next Sunday. Cornerback Trey Amos was placed on injured reserve last week, but everyone else is on track to play. Obviously, the Commanders will also be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive lineman Johnny Newton (torn pec), who were also placed on IR.
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2 months ago
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters set out to give his team and coaching staff a bit of an overhaul during the offseason. He brought in new coordinators and other coaching staff, and the roster looks quite different from what it did in 2025, especially defensively. Those changes, combined with the injuries the team sustained last season, have led NFL experts and ***** ysts to view the Commanders less favorably.
That negativity has put a chip on the shoulders of the Commanders' roster, and the fuel for that fire continues to pour in. The Athletic's Mike Sando had six NFL executives rank all 16 NFC teams, and the Commanders landed at 13th.
Votes: 13-12-13-14-9-13 | Avg: 12.3 | Median: 13 | Vegas wins: 7.5 (T-11th-NFC)Tier votes: Division contender: 1 | Sub-.500: 4 | Top-10 pick: 1The voter highest on Washington thought Jayden Daniels' return to health was enough to lift a Commanders team that has question marks entering coach Dan Quinn's third season, including first-time coordinators on offense (David Blough) and defense (Daronte Jones)."They get Jayden back, and Terry McLaurin will be healthy," this exec said. "They've added some really good parts defensively in free agency. They have to get the offensive line solidified."Left tackle Laremy Tunsil's season-ending injury will not help."I think they are going to be bad," another exec said. "The quarterback is talented, but his style of play, unless he changes it, is a concern. The weapons around him are OK, but I don't think it's a dynamic team offensively. Defensively, they plateaued."
Let's pull back the blinders for a minute and take a close look at the Commanders' 2024 season. What weapons did Jayden Daniels have to work with besides Terry McLaurin? What did the defense look like? How was Daniels' protection? As you answer those questions, remember how that season turned out for the Commanders, culminating in Offensive Rookie of the Year honors for Daniels and an NFC Championship appearance for the Commanders.
The 2025 season was plagued by injuries, so it's impossible to know what could have happened "if" certain players remained healthy. Now, everyone wants to throw the Commanders to the bottom of the league, which is only making the players want to win that much more.
#mclaurin
That negativity has put a chip on the shoulders of the Commanders' roster, and the fuel for that fire continues to pour in. The Athletic's Mike Sando had six NFL executives rank all 16 NFC teams, and the Commanders landed at 13th.
Votes: 13-12-13-14-9-13 | Avg: 12.3 | Median: 13 | Vegas wins: 7.5 (T-11th-NFC)Tier votes: Division contender: 1 | Sub-.500: 4 | Top-10 pick: 1The voter highest on Washington thought Jayden Daniels' return to health was enough to lift a Commanders team that has question marks entering coach Dan Quinn's third season, including first-time coordinators on offense (David Blough) and defense (Daronte Jones)."They get Jayden back, and Terry McLaurin will be healthy," this exec said. "They've added some really good parts defensively in free agency. They have to get the offensive line solidified."Left tackle Laremy Tunsil's season-ending injury will not help."I think they are going to be bad," another exec said. "The quarterback is talented, but his style of play, unless he changes it, is a concern. The weapons around him are OK, but I don't think it's a dynamic team offensively. Defensively, they plateaued."
Let's pull back the blinders for a minute and take a close look at the Commanders' 2024 season. What weapons did Jayden Daniels have to work with besides Terry McLaurin? What did the defense look like? How was Daniels' protection? As you answer those questions, remember how that season turned out for the Commanders, culminating in Offensive Rookie of the Year honors for Daniels and an NFC Championship appearance for the Commanders.
The 2025 season was plagued by injuries, so it's impossible to know what could have happened "if" certain players remained healthy. Now, everyone wants to throw the Commanders to the bottom of the league, which is only making the players want to win that much more.
#mclaurin
2 months ago
It's been a long, long 12 months for the Washington Commanders. An injury-plagued 2025 season saw the entire NFL world suddenly dismiss the Commanders' 2024 season and throw them back to the bottom of the barrel. That shift in support has put a rather large chip on the shoulders of the Commanders' roster.
Several players have said people will be surprised by the Commanders in 2026, but what kind of surprise are we getting? Are we getting the kind of surprise that restores faith in the organization, or are we getting the kind of surprise that Commanders fans are used to? ESPN's Dan Graziano named one surprise for all 32 NFL teams, and his surprise for Washington is not exactly the kind of surprise fans are hoping for.
Don't be surprised if ... quarterback Jayden Daniels struggles to regain his brilliant rookie-year form.
What I'm hearing: This isn't about Daniels himself. He's an absolutely awesome player, and ******* uming he can get through the season healthy, I expect him to perform at a high level. It's what's around him that has me concerned. He has a thin and aging group of wide receivers. He has question marks at running back. And the offensive line issues, especially with left tackle Laremy Tunsil going down with a training camp injury, are too significant to overlook.
Earlier in the offseason, I was high on the Commanders' chances to rebound and contend in the NFC East. But the concerns that arose during camp are giving me pause. The fact that they have a young, first-time offensive coordinator in David Blough adds to the mystery (as, to be fair, it does with the first-time OC in Philadelphia and the first-time defensive coordinator in Dallas). There could be significant growing pains early in the season, if not longer. And even if things work out better than they look right now, Daniels' 2024 rookie season was one of the best we've ever seen. Washington could be pretty good and still not bounce back to that level.
#kind #daniels #back
Several players have said people will be surprised by the Commanders in 2026, but what kind of surprise are we getting? Are we getting the kind of surprise that restores faith in the organization, or are we getting the kind of surprise that Commanders fans are used to? ESPN's Dan Graziano named one surprise for all 32 NFL teams, and his surprise for Washington is not exactly the kind of surprise fans are hoping for.
Don't be surprised if ... quarterback Jayden Daniels struggles to regain his brilliant rookie-year form.
What I'm hearing: This isn't about Daniels himself. He's an absolutely awesome player, and ******* uming he can get through the season healthy, I expect him to perform at a high level. It's what's around him that has me concerned. He has a thin and aging group of wide receivers. He has question marks at running back. And the offensive line issues, especially with left tackle Laremy Tunsil going down with a training camp injury, are too significant to overlook.
Earlier in the offseason, I was high on the Commanders' chances to rebound and contend in the NFC East. But the concerns that arose during camp are giving me pause. The fact that they have a young, first-time offensive coordinator in David Blough adds to the mystery (as, to be fair, it does with the first-time OC in Philadelphia and the first-time defensive coordinator in Dallas). There could be significant growing pains early in the season, if not longer. And even if things work out better than they look right now, Daniels' 2024 rookie season was one of the best we've ever seen. Washington could be pretty good and still not bounce back to that level.
#kind #daniels #back
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders open the 2026 NFL season in 10 days. Washington goes on the road for the first two games against NFC East foes Philadelphia and Dallas. It's a rough stretch to open the season for the Commanders, and being as close to 100% healthy is critical.
We know Washington will be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive tackle Johnny Newton (torn pec). The Commanders have the depth to withstand Newton's loss, but you can't replace someone of Tunsil's caliber. He's a Hall-of-Fame talent and remains one of the NFL's best at his position.
The good news for Washington is it has Brandon Coleman. While Tunsil's injury takes Coleman away from the left guard position, the third-year lineman has experience playing left tackle. He was the Commanders' left tackle during their 12-5 2024 season. He also had three starts in Philadelphia: two in his rookie year and one last season.
How healthy are the Commanders everywhere else? Over the past few days, they've gotten much healthier. Several key players have returned to practice, including Daron Payne, Marcus Mariota, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, K'Lavon Chaisson and others. Croskey-Merritt and Chaisson returned in each of the past two days.
Quinn gave an update on some of those players before the team broke for a long weekend.
#season #days
We know Washington will be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive tackle Johnny Newton (torn pec). The Commanders have the depth to withstand Newton's loss, but you can't replace someone of Tunsil's caliber. He's a Hall-of-Fame talent and remains one of the NFL's best at his position.
The good news for Washington is it has Brandon Coleman. While Tunsil's injury takes Coleman away from the left guard position, the third-year lineman has experience playing left tackle. He was the Commanders' left tackle during their 12-5 2024 season. He also had three starts in Philadelphia: two in his rookie year and one last season.
How healthy are the Commanders everywhere else? Over the past few days, they've gotten much healthier. Several key players have returned to practice, including Daron Payne, Marcus Mariota, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, K'Lavon Chaisson and others. Croskey-Merritt and Chaisson returned in each of the past two days.
Quinn gave an update on some of those players before the team broke for a long weekend.
#season #days
2 months ago
Why is everyone, all of a sudden, so down on the 2026 Washington Commanders? In recent days, several in the national media have predicted that the Commanders will finish last in the NFC East this upcoming season. Yes, that's right, even behind the New York Giants.
The doubts began when left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps on Aug. 8. However, the script really turned against the Commanders after their joint practice with the Ravens. And when one national **** yst jumps in with a "bold prediction," it becomes a trend. Picking Washington to finish last in the NFC East is apparently the new thing to do.
On a recent edition of "First Things First," all three hosts apparently saw Nicki Jhabvala's X post on Aug. 26, where she called the Commanders' offensive line "inoperable" during the joint practice with the Ravens. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Danny Parkins all picked Washington last.
"I don't like their weapons. The offensive line is banged up. They have a bad defense," Wright said.
It doesn't sound like Wright knows what he's talking about. Why? How does he know the defense is bad? Could it be bad? Absolutely. Do we know that it's bad? No. Washington made a serious financial investment on that side of the ball this offseason and hired Brian Flores' top lieutenant, Daronte Jones, as the new defensive coordinator.
#wright #east
The doubts began when left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps on Aug. 8. However, the script really turned against the Commanders after their joint practice with the Ravens. And when one national **** yst jumps in with a "bold prediction," it becomes a trend. Picking Washington to finish last in the NFC East is apparently the new thing to do.
On a recent edition of "First Things First," all three hosts apparently saw Nicki Jhabvala's X post on Aug. 26, where she called the Commanders' offensive line "inoperable" during the joint practice with the Ravens. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Danny Parkins all picked Washington last.
"I don't like their weapons. The offensive line is banged up. They have a bad defense," Wright said.
It doesn't sound like Wright knows what he's talking about. Why? How does he know the defense is bad? Could it be bad? Absolutely. Do we know that it's bad? No. Washington made a serious financial investment on that side of the ball this offseason and hired Brian Flores' top lieutenant, Daronte Jones, as the new defensive coordinator.
#wright #east
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders finalized their first 53-man roster of 2026 on Sunday. It's always important to stress that this is an initial 53-man roster, as it will change frequently, and likely on Monday. Washington is No. 7 in waiver priority and could look to add offensive line or cornerback help.
Here are five takeaways from the Commanders' initial 53-man roster.
The most shocking part of Washington's initial 53-man roster was that it only kept three cornerbacks. A questionable position is now even more worrisome. Of course, the primary news centered around second-year cornerback Trey Amos beginning the season on the reserve/injured list. Amos fractured his fibula in Week 10 last season. He missed the start of training camp, only to return and injure his ankle. He hasn't been back at practice and will not be ready for Week 1. Amos was expected to be one of Washington's primary corners. In addition to moving Amos to IR, the Commanders also released Fabian Moreau. This move appears to be more procedural and Washington will bring Amos back once Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton are moved to IR.
The Commanders will again have four cornerbacks when Moreau returns. Is that enough? Expect GM Adam Peters to carry multiple corners on the practice squad, and he could also bring in one via waivers. Washington is putting a lot of pressure on Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson.
Two centers made the 53-man roster: Nick Allegretti and rookie Matt Gulbin. Washington cut Julian Good-Jones after giving him the majority of practice reps in training camp. Head coach Dan Quinn and Peters have mishandled this position since they cut Tyler Biadasz. This isn't even about Allegretti's injury concerns. We don't know if he can even play center consistently at the NFL level. Multiple centers were traded on Sunday, while Peters stayed pat. Is he really banking on Allegretti staying healthy for 17 games? Let's get this straight: Peters is counting on a veteran guard who missed almost all of training camp to stay healthy for a full season and play a position where he has less than 200 career NFL snaps. And his backup plan is a sixth-round rookie who struggled in the preseason and in a joint practice with the Ravens.
#washington #amos
Here are five takeaways from the Commanders' initial 53-man roster.
The most shocking part of Washington's initial 53-man roster was that it only kept three cornerbacks. A questionable position is now even more worrisome. Of course, the primary news centered around second-year cornerback Trey Amos beginning the season on the reserve/injured list. Amos fractured his fibula in Week 10 last season. He missed the start of training camp, only to return and injure his ankle. He hasn't been back at practice and will not be ready for Week 1. Amos was expected to be one of Washington's primary corners. In addition to moving Amos to IR, the Commanders also released Fabian Moreau. This move appears to be more procedural and Washington will bring Amos back once Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton are moved to IR.
The Commanders will again have four cornerbacks when Moreau returns. Is that enough? Expect GM Adam Peters to carry multiple corners on the practice squad, and he could also bring in one via waivers. Washington is putting a lot of pressure on Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson.
Two centers made the 53-man roster: Nick Allegretti and rookie Matt Gulbin. Washington cut Julian Good-Jones after giving him the majority of practice reps in training camp. Head coach Dan Quinn and Peters have mishandled this position since they cut Tyler Biadasz. This isn't even about Allegretti's injury concerns. We don't know if he can even play center consistently at the NFL level. Multiple centers were traded on Sunday, while Peters stayed pat. Is he really banking on Allegretti staying healthy for 17 games? Let's get this straight: Peters is counting on a veteran guard who missed almost all of training camp to stay healthy for a full season and play a position where he has less than 200 career NFL snaps. And his backup plan is a sixth-round rookie who struggled in the preseason and in a joint practice with the Ravens.
#washington #amos
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders have an offensive line problem. That shouldn't have been the case entering the season, but a triceps injury to star left tackle Laremy Tunsil changed everything. While Brandon Coleman is a capable replacement for Tunsil, the Commanders were forced to remove Coleman from the left guard competition, making Chris Paul the starter.
One injury impacted two positions. Then, there is the center position. We've mentioned numerous times how GM Adam Peters may have overplayed his hand by releasing center Tyler Biadasz in February. The Commanders made a bid for Tyler Linderbaum, but dropped out when the Raiders overpaid. Washington turned to veteran Nick Allegretti.
While there are questions about Allegretti at center, Peters' big mistake was not signing a capable backup in case of injury or if he struggled to acclimate to center full-time. On the first day of training camp, Allegretti strained his calf. He missed three weeks, returned for a couple of days, and was out again. That left Washington with Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin at center. The duo has a combined two career NFL snaps.
So, more specifically, the Commanders have a center problem. Head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged as much after Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Detroit Lions.
"So, we got work to do to figure out where we want to get to at center," Quinn said. That's as close as you'll ever hear Quinn come to calling out a player or position.
#center
One injury impacted two positions. Then, there is the center position. We've mentioned numerous times how GM Adam Peters may have overplayed his hand by releasing center Tyler Biadasz in February. The Commanders made a bid for Tyler Linderbaum, but dropped out when the Raiders overpaid. Washington turned to veteran Nick Allegretti.
While there are questions about Allegretti at center, Peters' big mistake was not signing a capable backup in case of injury or if he struggled to acclimate to center full-time. On the first day of training camp, Allegretti strained his calf. He missed three weeks, returned for a couple of days, and was out again. That left Washington with Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin at center. The duo has a combined two career NFL snaps.
So, more specifically, the Commanders have a center problem. Head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged as much after Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Detroit Lions.
"So, we got work to do to figure out where we want to get to at center," Quinn said. That's as close as you'll ever hear Quinn come to calling out a player or position.
#center
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.
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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
When the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in Week 1, the Birds' NFC East rival will be missing starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Tunsil suffered a torn triceps injury on Saturday morning that will reportedly cause the 32-year-old blocker to miss "at least a significant portion of the regular season."
With the Eagles also set to play the Commanders in Week 8, it seems like Tunsil will miss both of Washington's games against Philly this season.
Tunsil is obviously one of the best players on the Commanders' roster; he signed a contract extension that made him the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman on an annual basis earlier this year.
Here's how our frenemies over at Hogs Haven are reacting to this news:
#birds
Tunsil suffered a torn triceps injury on Saturday morning that will reportedly cause the 32-year-old blocker to miss "at least a significant portion of the regular season."
With the Eagles also set to play the Commanders in Week 8, it seems like Tunsil will miss both of Washington's games against Philly this season.
Tunsil is obviously one of the best players on the Commanders' roster; he signed a contract extension that made him the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman on an annual basis earlier this year.
Here's how our frenemies over at Hogs Haven are reacting to this news:
#birds
3 months ago
Breaking news: Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps on Saturday.
Tunsil was in a one-on-one drill with edge rusher Odafe Oweh. A video revealed Tunsil caught bending over in immediate pain.
The severity of the injury, of course, means Tunsil will require surgery and miss significant time. The Commanders' first three games are against the Eagles and Cowboys on the road, and then, in their first home game, they have to face the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. All without their top player in 2025.
Brandon Coleman likely becomes the starting left tackle. Coleman is not a stranger to the position, having been drafted in the third round in 2024. Coleman then played in 16 of the 17 games of the 2024 season, starting 12 at left tackle. In 2025, Coleman started the first two games at left guard, but was suddenly replaced by Chris Paul. Coleman not only lost his job, but was strangely inactive for five games.
When Tunsil went down with a hamstring injury in 2025, Coleman then stepped in and started three consecutive games for Tunsil. After missing those three weeks, Tunsil returned, starting the remainder of the season at left tackle. Tunsil signed an extension with the Commanders this offseason for an average of $30 million per season, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
#left #three #tackle
Tunsil was in a one-on-one drill with edge rusher Odafe Oweh. A video revealed Tunsil caught bending over in immediate pain.
The severity of the injury, of course, means Tunsil will require surgery and miss significant time. The Commanders' first three games are against the Eagles and Cowboys on the road, and then, in their first home game, they have to face the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. All without their top player in 2025.
Brandon Coleman likely becomes the starting left tackle. Coleman is not a stranger to the position, having been drafted in the third round in 2024. Coleman then played in 16 of the 17 games of the 2024 season, starting 12 at left tackle. In 2025, Coleman started the first two games at left guard, but was suddenly replaced by Chris Paul. Coleman not only lost his job, but was strangely inactive for five games.
When Tunsil went down with a hamstring injury in 2025, Coleman then stepped in and started three consecutive games for Tunsil. After missing those three weeks, Tunsil returned, starting the remainder of the season at left tackle. Tunsil signed an extension with the Commanders this offseason for an average of $30 million per season, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
#left #three #tackle
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
The Miami Dolphins wrapped up their second week of training camp on Saturday with a practice session on the field inside Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami will have Sunday off before returning to the practice fields during the week, and before they take on the Washington Commanders in a preseason bout, the two teams will meet for a joint practice on Wednesday, August 12.
While Miami was set to take on former Dolphins first-round pick Laremy Tunsil, but the offensive lineman reportedly tore his triceps during practice on Saturday, which will likely cost him most of the 2026 season.
The Dolphins took Tunsil with pick No. 13 in the 2016 NFL draft before trading him, Kenny Stills, a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans for a 2020 first-round pick, a 2021 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.
Tunsil joined the Commanders last year and played 14 games after making five Pro Bowls in six years in Houston.
#pick
Miami will have Sunday off before returning to the practice fields during the week, and before they take on the Washington Commanders in a preseason bout, the two teams will meet for a joint practice on Wednesday, August 12.
While Miami was set to take on former Dolphins first-round pick Laremy Tunsil, but the offensive lineman reportedly tore his triceps during practice on Saturday, which will likely cost him most of the 2026 season.
The Dolphins took Tunsil with pick No. 13 in the 2016 NFL draft before trading him, Kenny Stills, a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans for a 2020 first-round pick, a 2021 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.
Tunsil joined the Commanders last year and played 14 games after making five Pro Bowls in six years in Houston.
#pick
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 experienced a brutal injury blow Saturday as they ready for the 2026 NFL season.
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps during the Commanders' Aug. 8 practice, NFL Network reported. The injury occurred during one-on-one pass rushing drills, per NFL Network, and Tunsil will "likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season."
Tunsil started 14 games for the Commanders in 2025, his first season with Washington after six years with the Houston Texans that included five Pro Bowl nods. Earlier this offseason Tunsil and Washington agreed to a lucrative contract extension that made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the sport, per Over The Cap.
Washington is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. The team plummeted to 5-12 after going 12-5 and reaching the NFC championship game in 2024. Now, Jayden Daniels and Co. will seemingly have to move forward without their stalwart blindside protector.
#tunsil #season #saturday #houston
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps during the Commanders' Aug. 8 practice, NFL Network reported. The injury occurred during one-on-one pass rushing drills, per NFL Network, and Tunsil will "likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season."
Tunsil started 14 games for the Commanders in 2025, his first season with Washington after six years with the Houston Texans that included five Pro Bowl nods. Earlier this offseason Tunsil and Washington agreed to a lucrative contract extension that made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the sport, per Over The Cap.
Washington is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. The team plummeted to 5-12 after going 12-5 and reaching the NFC championship game in 2024. Now, Jayden Daniels and Co. will seemingly have to move forward without their stalwart blindside protector.
#tunsil #season #saturday #houston
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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#conerly #saturday #going
3 months ago
The Commanders are dealing with a significant blow to their offensive line.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during Saturday's practice.
He is likely to require surgery and is now set to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Tunsil, 32, suffered the injury during one-on-one drills.
A five-time Pro Bowler, Tunsil has been with the Commanders since last March, when Houston traded him to Washington. In March, Tunsil signed a two-year contract extension to keep him with the club.
#significant #suffered #garafolo #laremy
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during Saturday's practice.
He is likely to require surgery and is now set to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Tunsil, 32, suffered the injury during one-on-one drills.
A five-time Pro Bowler, Tunsil has been with the Commanders since last March, when Houston traded him to Washington. In March, Tunsil signed a two-year contract extension to keep him with the club.
#significant #suffered #garafolo #laremy
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
#guard
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
As a follow-up to the top 10 list of players we put out over the last few weeks, I wanted to give you my top 13 players on our squad, and my reasoning behind why I ranked each player where I did. These rankings did factor into the overall rankings you saw over the last few weeks, but Scott Bair promised you a Tyler’s Take with my thoughts – so here it is!
Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical — with points ****** igned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to form a consensus top 10 ranking. We’ll write a story on each member of the top 10 and another on others receiving votes at the end. Plus, Mark will probably have a Tyler’s Take with his thoughts. You’ll surely object to some of these rankings, though debate is kind of the point with lists like this. Today we focus on No. 1:
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels | 1. Laremy Tunsil
13. P Tress Way: I know punters don’t get enough credit (and I’m guilty of this too), but Way is fantastic at what he does!
12. DL Javon Kinlaw: It may not have shown up on tape a lot last season, but Kinlaw was often double-teamed yet still held his own on a very poor front seven. I think he’ll show out in this new, attacking scheme.
Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical — with points ****** igned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to form a consensus top 10 ranking. We’ll write a story on each member of the top 10 and another on others receiving votes at the end. Plus, Mark will probably have a Tyler’s Take with his thoughts. You’ll surely object to some of these rankings, though debate is kind of the point with lists like this. Today we focus on No. 1:
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels | 1. Laremy Tunsil
13. P Tress Way: I know punters don’t get enough credit (and I’m guilty of this too), but Way is fantastic at what he does!
12. DL Javon Kinlaw: It may not have shown up on tape a lot last season, but Kinlaw was often double-teamed yet still held his own on a very poor front seven. I think he’ll show out in this new, attacking scheme.
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.
4 months ago
Our Commanders roster rankings are now complete. The top 10 has been revealed over the past few weeks, starting with Leo Chenal at No. 10 and ending with Laremy Tunsil in the top spot.
The 10 talents you see below weren't the only ones receiving votes from the panel.
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels
Several others were close to inclusion, and we thought they deserved a shout out and warranted some discussion about their value to the Commanders and whether they should've been ranked higher.
The Commanders punter received points from every panelist – we did a top 13 to account for some variance – and it's clear that respect for Tress Way is sky high. That's warranted for the three-time Pro Bowl selection, with his latest coming in 2025.
The 10 talents you see below weren't the only ones receiving votes from the panel.
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels
Several others were close to inclusion, and we thought they deserved a shout out and warranted some discussion about their value to the Commanders and whether they should've been ranked higher.
The Commanders punter received points from every panelist – we did a top 13 to account for some variance – and it's clear that respect for Tress Way is sky high. That's warranted for the three-time Pro Bowl selection, with his latest coming in 2025.
4 months ago
Editor's note: We'll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here's how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical — with points ******* igned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to form a consensus top 10 ranking. We'll write a story on each member of the top 10 and another on others receiving votes at the end. Plus, Mark will probably have a Tyler's Take with his thoughts. You'll surely object to some of these rankings, though debate is kind of the point with lists like this. Today we focus on No. 1:
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels
Adam Peters made a trade with the Houston Texans on May 15 last year, exchanging NFL draft compensation and made for left tackle Laremy Tunsil . It wasn't cheap, but nothing is while adding a player of Tunsil's caliber.
His long-term services were secured with the trade and a two-year, $60 million contract extension that will keep him in Washington through the 2028 season.
Tunsil has been a wall for Washington, a pillar of stability and leadership during his time in burgundy and gold.
Our roster rankings: 10. Leo Chenal | 9. Chig Okonwko | 8. Nick Cross | 7. Sam Cosmi | 6. Sonny Styles | 5. Daron Payne | 4. Odafe Oweh | 3. Terry McLaurin | 2. Jayden Daniels
Adam Peters made a trade with the Houston Texans on May 15 last year, exchanging NFL draft compensation and made for left tackle Laremy Tunsil . It wasn't cheap, but nothing is while adding a player of Tunsil's caliber.
His long-term services were secured with the trade and a two-year, $60 million contract extension that will keep him in Washington through the 2028 season.
Tunsil has been a wall for Washington, a pillar of stability and leadership during his time in burgundy and gold.
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.
5 months ago
Myles Garrett was added to the Commanders schedule earlier this week. The Cleveland Browns weren’t suddenly part of Washington’s slate. Garrett became one after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal made official on Monday.
The Rams got Garrett. The Browns got young edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2029 third-round pick.
That means Garrett will face the Commanders in a Week 9 matchup at Northwest Stadium. He almost exclusively lines up over the left tackle, creating an epic matchup with Washington’s Laremy Tunsil one of the best at his position.
There’s a mutual respect between these two **** ans, which Tunsil made clear in a recent podcast appearance on “Strong Talk” posted by Men’s Health Magazine.
“Myles Garrett is the best defensive player in the NFL,” Tunsil said. “I’ve been playing against Myles since he was a freshman in college and that had to be, like, (2014). We’ve been battling ever since. Every time we see each other, it’s respect. It’s a different type of lock in, because he doesn’t want to lose and I don’t want to lose. We play the Rams in (Week 9), so it’ll be another fun one.”
The Rams got Garrett. The Browns got young edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2029 third-round pick.
That means Garrett will face the Commanders in a Week 9 matchup at Northwest Stadium. He almost exclusively lines up over the left tackle, creating an epic matchup with Washington’s Laremy Tunsil one of the best at his position.
There’s a mutual respect between these two **** ans, which Tunsil made clear in a recent podcast appearance on “Strong Talk” posted by Men’s Health Magazine.
“Myles Garrett is the best defensive player in the NFL,” Tunsil said. “I’ve been playing against Myles since he was a freshman in college and that had to be, like, (2014). We’ve been battling ever since. Every time we see each other, it’s respect. It’s a different type of lock in, because he doesn’t want to lose and I don’t want to lose. We play the Rams in (Week 9), so it’ll be another fun one.”
