Organized team activities provide the first opportunity for players to earn roles during Washington’s 2026 preparations. The offseason recruitment aims to raise competition and prevent complacency from prior shortcomings. Head coach Dan Quinn’s roster will not have positions guaranteed, and places must be earned. A key area to watch is left guard, where Chris Paul is the likely starter after a strong season and a low-cost one-year contract. Despite Paul’s re-signing, the left guard spot is not fully solidified. Brandon Coleman could challenge for the starting job, especially given his offseason work with left tackle Laremy Tunsil at Auburn, which may support his development.
"Organized team activities are the first chance for players to stake a claim. The page has firmly turned the page on last year's failings, and the focus is on making the improvements needed to avoid similar issues this time around. Places must be earned, and nothing will be given. That goes for almost everyone on head coach Dan Quinn's squad currently."
"Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic highlighted the left guard position as an intriguing area to watch closely. Chris Paul was re-signed, and he'll be the favorite to man the role again. However, the insider thought Brandon Coleman could also push his way into a starting job alongside Laremy Tunsil, with whom he's been working out over the offseason."
""I would think [Brandon] Coleman has a better shot to start at guard than compete at center. The Commanders re-signed Chris Paul after his strong season, but they didn't have to spend much to do it. His contract is for only one year and $3 million, a reflection of how he's valued by the league. That means [left] guard is far from solidified, giving Coleman a chance to earn back the job he lost to Paul early last season.""
""Coleman said last season that he intended to work out with left tackle Laremy Tunsil at Auburn this offseason, a move that would likely help his development." This is certainly interesting. Paul played well last season when installed into the starting lineup. He tested the free-agent market but decided to bet on himself again in Washington."
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