"General manager Adam Peters added two quality linemen to join the starting five. He traded for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and chose prospective right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Even if the rookie wasn't ready to start right away, the Commanders had last year's right tackle, Andrew Wylie, ready to step in."
"Wylie also could play guard and, therefore, help make up for Cosmi's absence. That hole could also be filled by second-year lineman Brandon Coleman and veteran Nick Allegretti. It was a solid unit, and when the former Texas standout eventually returned, it could go seven deep with plenty of versatility. Commanders' offensive line depth hit a road block after Nate Herbig's retirement"
"There was just one small hole to plug. There was no backup center in place behind Tyler Biadasz. The Commanders did retain Michael Deiter from 2024, who filled in when the top dog had to miss a few games. But Peters wanted an upgrade. He found an ideal candidate in Nate Herbig. At 6-foot-4 and 334 pounds, he fit with the Commanders' desire to get bigger across both lines to compete with the Philadelphia Eagles."
The Washington Commanders built a versatile offensive line by trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and drafting right tackle Josh Conerly Jr., with Andrew Wylie available to step in. Wylie’s ability to play guard, plus Brandon Coleman and Nick Allegretti, provided interior depth while Pro Bowl guard Sam Cosmi was expected to miss much of 2025. The team lacked a reliable backup center behind Tyler Biadasz; Michael Deiter provided temporary cover but management sought an upgrade. Nate Herbig, a 6-foot-4, 334-pound lineman with guard and center experience and 30 career starts, seemed to fit before he retired on July 29, creating a depth problem.
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