Overview
- The Ravens joint practice, which took place Wednesday, saw Washington’s starters work behind a makeshift front and produced sharp criticism that the unit was “inoperable” and the worst Commanders offense some reporters have seen.
- The problems were driven by injuries and absences: left tackle Laremy Tunsil has a torn triceps and will miss a long stretch, center Nick Allegretti remains sidelined with a calf issue, and right guard Sam Cosmi missed the session with illness.
- Hours after the practice the team signed veteran tackle D.J. Humphries for depth, a move coach Dan Quinn described as adding experienced tackle help to protect the quarterback.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels said the team must learn from the session and control what it can, but the poor pass protection and weak run blocking on display raise fresh concerns about his durability and the offense’s ability to execute early in the season.
- The showing intensified scrutiny of GM Adam Peters’ roster construction — especially the offseason center decisions after cutting Tyler Biadasz — and increases pressure to add experienced interior linemen before final roster cuts and the Sept. 13 opener.