Nick Allegretti - Commanders OL
The Washington Commanders took a big risk by releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz in free agency. It was a contentious issue among fans at the time and remains so now, but confidence is high in the building that they made the right call.
Nick Allegretti will be crucial to vindicating this. The veteran offensive lineman was ousted from the left guard role after one season. He was benched two games into his stint at right guard. But his encouraging performances when deputizing for Biadasz down the stretch were enough for Adam Peters to make a switch.
Allegretti got a new deal in advance. The Commanders are running a competition, but we all know who the frontrunner is. This is the Illinois product's job to lose, and he's eager to make the most out of this opportunity.
If Allegretti performs well, it will solve many problems. He looks well-suited to the blocking concepts, and he's off to a good start.
Don't write him off just yet.
Dyami Brown - Commanders WR
Dyami Brown is back. Fans were intrigued, and the wide receiver wasted no time confirming that the Commanders will get a different player this time around.
Brown left the Commanders in 2024 free agency, signing a decent one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars that Adam Peters was never going to match. Things did not go according to plan, and he was gradually phased out. An uncertain future awaited, but Washington gave him a lifeline.
It's nothing more than a short-term agreement with far less money than Jacksonville gave him. This should keep urgency high, and the strong start made over OTAs and minicamp definitely got everyone talking.
The North Carolina product's talent has always been there, right? Brown's highs are immensely high, so this is just about finding the consistency required. Jayden Daniels likes him, and there is already a developed trust. If the Commanders don't bring in another veteran wideout, he could even become a focal point.
Ben Sinnott - Commanders TE
The Commanders will need more from their tight ends. David Blough's offense is set to use the position group heavily, which could provide Ben Sinnott with the opportunity he has been waiting for.
Sinnott has flashed promise over the first two years of his professional career. The 2024 second-round pick was used sparingly by previous offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, which seemed bizarre, considering Washington had little to play for down the stretch. He remains an unknown quantity, but all hope is not lost just yet.
While Blough acknowledged that Sinnott has a lot of hard work ahead, there were signs over Washington's offseason program that he could be more involved. Whether it was running different routes or switching alignments into the H-back or even out wide, the Commanders are getting creative with their usage.
The former Kansas State standout is responding positively. If the same trend continues over camp and the preseason, Sinnott could surprise a few people in 2026.
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