The Commanders’ offensive line picture is getting clearer, but there’s still one big question hanging over roster cutdown day: which nine will stick when Washington trims the roster to 53 on Sunday, August 30?
That number matters because the Commanders typically carry nine offensive linemen. With 90 players in camp, 37 names have to go, and the team can then add 16 players back to the practice squad. So when Washington sorts through this group, it’s not just about talent - it’s about fit, versatility, and who can cover multiple spots if needed.
A look at last year’s final group shows how fluid this can be. In 2024, Washington’s nine were Tyler Biadasz, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosmi, Cornelius Lucas, Andrew Wylie, Brandon Coleman, Michael Deiter, Chris Paul, and Trent Scott.
This year’s list looks different, and in some places a lot different. The 2025 group projected to make the 53-man roster includes Laremy Tunsil, Brandon Coleman, Tyler Biadasz, Andrew Wylie, Josh Conerly, Jr, Nick Allegretti, Chris Paul, Trent Scott, and George Fant.
One thing to keep in mind: Sam Cosmi started the year on the PUP list, then was on IR for the first four weeks before joining the 53-man roster.
Right now, the Commanders’ 90-man roster breaks down like this: at center, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Julian Good-Jones, and Trey Hill; at guard, Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Max Scharping, and Tanoa Togiai; and at tackle, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr, D.J. Humphries, Nicholas Petit-Frere, Trent Scott, Laremy Tunsil, and Andrew Wylie.
There’s also a wrinkle with Tunsil. Washington has not yet placed him on injured reserve, which suggests the team may want to keep him on the initial 53 before moving him to IR and getting him back later in the season if he’s ready.
Versatility is part of the puzzle too. Coleman, Wylie and Scott all have the ability to play both tackle and guard, which gives them a clear edge in a roster battle like this.
Washington’s final preseason test comes against the Ravens, and the team’s final 53-man roster projection will be out Saturday morning.
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