Commanders Confront Thin Center Depth After Preseason Loss

Overview

• The Commanders’ first-team offense ran one series in their preseason loss and went three-and-out, with Jayden Daniels under heavy pressure and taking a sack on the drive.
• Head coach Dan Quinn publicly said the team has a problem at center and replaced a scheduled walkthrough with full practice while arranging a joint scrimmage with the Ravens to get more live work.
• Washington’s shortage stems from GM Adam Peters releasing starter Tyler Biadasz in February and not adding an experienced backup, leaving a depth chart now built around injured Nick Allegretti, Julian Good-Jones, and rookie Matt Gulbin.
• Allegretti strained his calf early in camp, missed time, and has had limited center reps, which has pushed the Commanders to contact available veterans — Graham Glasgow has said he would 'entertain' a call — before the Aug. 30 roster-cut deadline.
• If no experienced center is added, the Commanders risk continued protection breakdowns and timing issues for under-center work, which could directly affect Daniels’ pocket security and the offense’s readiness for difficult early-season opponents.