Commanders Confront Unsettled Snap Exchange After Preseason Struggles

Overview

• Saturday’s preseason loss to the Detroit Lions saw the first-team offense run one series and go three-and-out while Jayden Daniels faced heavy pressure, and head coach Dan Quinn publicly said the team has work to do at the position that handles the snap exchange.
• Washington elevated veteran Nick Allegretti to start at the position this spring but he strained his calf on the first day of camp, missed time, returned and reaggravated the injury, leaving Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin to take most center reps in practice.
• The current depth hole traces to GM Adam Peters’ offseason choices when he released longtime starter Tyler Biadasz and failed to land Tyler Linderbaum, then relied on a late-round draft pick instead of signing a clear veteran backup.
• A separate injury made the situation worse when left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps and was ruled out for the season, forcing lineup shifts while right guard Sam Cosmi emerged as one of the line’s most consistent performers in camp.
• With the Aug. 30 roster cutdown approaching, commentators and beat writers say Peters should explore adding an experienced center such as Graham Glasgow because limited veteran options could increase early-season pressure on the offense and risk turnovers or quarterback injury.