"It's been a rollercoaster for Conerly; there's no getting away from that. He's had to cope with some of the league's most ferocious pass-rushers during his early transition. The former Oregon star has had some good moments, and there are times when he looks overwhelmed. This is all part of the process. The Commanders are comfortable enough taking the rough with the smooth. But there is no doubt Conerly would like to have some reps back from his outing at AT&T Stadium."
"Conerly wasn't alone in performing below expectations. Aside from returning right guard Sam Cosmi, the entire protection crumbled versus a defensive front that hadn't exactly been dominant beforehand. Jadeveon Clowney spent a lot of time versus the rookie, and he wasn't particularly complimentary on the sidelines, which was made public by an NFL media release. "Dude can't block nobody. Dude sucks. I just ain't on him enough." Clowney did manage to secure five tackles, one sack, two pass breakups, and one tackle for loss."
Josh Conerly Jr. started at right tackle for the Washington Commanders after being selected No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has shown encouraging progress and produced several promising moments while adjusting to NFL pass rushers. In the game against the Dallas Cowboys, Conerly struggled as the overall pass protection collapsed and drew public criticism from Jadeveon Clowney. Film review revealed mixed results, including instances where Conerly held his ground and dominated a collision. The Commanders remain willing to accept growing pains during his development as a long-term piece.
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