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We're less than a month away from the Washington Commanders reporting to Ashburn, Virginia, for training camp, and it's time we got to know the roster a little better.
The Commanders outperformed expectations in the first year with general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the helm. Jayden Daniels put together one of the most electrifying rookie seasons in NFL history, and the team was one game away from appearing in the Super Bowl.
Now, with more primetime games on the horizon and a much higher standard to reach, the Commanders must prepare for an encore performance. Like last year, that work will begin in training camp, and Commanders.com will look at every position ahead of the first practice day on July 23. Next up are the offensive linemen.
On the roster
- C Tyler Biadasz
- C Michael Deiter
- G Nick Allegretti
- G Julian Good-Jones
- G Nate Herbig
- G Timothy McKay
- G Chris Paul
- G Sam Cosmi
- T Andre Wylie
- T Brandon Coleman
- T Josh Conerly Jr.
- T Bobby Hart
- T Tyre Phillips
- T Foster Sarell
- T Trent Scott
- T Laremy Tunsil
What to watch
- Which players will start at guard? For all the moving parts on the offensive line, we already know how two positions will look in 2025: Tunsil will start at left tackle, while Biadasz will remain at center. Everything else is up for grabs, and that is particularly true at both guard spots. Obviously, Cosmi would fill one of those spots when he gets healthy (more on that later), but for now, someone must take his place. Coleman, who started games for TCU at left guard, was bumped inside for OTAs and could stay there long-term. Coleman has a guard's size with a tackle's quickness, and that versatility does benefit the Commanders as they figure out a starting lineup. Allegretti was the starting left guard last season and could move over to the right, but the Commanders also signed Herbig, who has 30 career starts, could also compete for a spot with his 6-foot-4, 334-pound frame. Any changes on the right would be temporary until Cosmi's return, but with how much the Commanders like to run the ball (they had the sixth-most carries in the NFL) it can't hurt to make sure their depth players get snaps with the rest of the starters.
- When will Sam Cosmi come back? We know that Cosmi has been doing "excellent" with his recovery, according to head coach Dan Quinn, but there still isn't a timetable for when he will return from the ACL injury he suffered in the playoffs. Cosmi took another step in his development during his second season as a guard in the NFL, and the Commanders clearly view him as a long-term answer, as they gave him a contract extension before the 2024 season. He helped the Commanders put together a top-five rushing attack and received the third best pass blocking grade from Pro Football Focus on the team. Assuming he continues to hit all his markers, it is expected that Cosmi will return at some point in the season. Until then, Washington will need to rely on its other options at guard.
- When will Josh Conerly be ready? The Commanders were thrilled when Conerly was available with the 29th overall pick. He was one of the best pass protectors in college football over the last two seasons and has already impressed his coaches with his quickness and ability to grasp the system. They want him to earn a spot, though, and he is competing with several veterans both at right tackle, where Wylie is the presumptive starter, and guard. As impressive as Conerly has been so far, he also still needs to clean up some of his technique to compete with NFL caliber pass-rushers. Perhaps the Commanders will implement a similar strategy to what they had last season with Coleman, who split reps with Cornelius Lucas before taking over full-time. It won't be easy for Conerly to earn a spot as a rookie, but if he shows progress in camp, the Commanders will find a spot for him.
