The Washington Commanders caused a significant uproar by releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz after two seasons. This came out of nowhere and was a head-scratching decision to many, but those in power feel like change is needed to propel the offensive line to even greater heights.
Just what those plans are is anyone's guess. The Commanders didn't exactly reveal that Biadasz was under any sort of threat. Some team insiders even suggested the former Wisconsin star could be in line for an early extension given his perceived importance to the team's plans. Fans are trusting the process, but this immediately becomes one of the team's most pressing priorities.
The Commanders have several possibilities in free agency. The top end of the market won't be cheap once Tyler Linderbaum resets the market, so Washington may also want to go down the draft route with left tackle Laremy Tunsil's pending deal set to come in at around $30 million per year.
Commanders could take a major in-house risk after Tyler Biadasz's release
Peters only has six picks — only two of which are in the first four rounds. That decreases the margin for error, but there is also the chance that Washington opts to keep things in-house.
That would be much more contentious.
Nick Allegretti performed well over the last two games at center when Biadasz got hurt, but his overall production since joining the club is inconsistent at best. Then, there is a possibility Quinn hinted at earlier this offseason that fans completely missed.
During his media availability late in the season, Quinn revealed that Brandon Coleman had taken snaps at center. He was particularly impressed by his ability to snap and pull, showcasing his outstanding athleticism. The TCU product's resilience was credited countless times during a rough second year, so he could get another chance to fight for a starting job again this summer.
There are two current openings on the offensive line. The left guard spot is one, though that will change if Chris Paul is re-signed. The center vacancy seems more attractive, but this would result in Coleman learning a third different offensive line position in as many offseasons in Washington.
While it isn't ideal, it couldn't be completely dismissed either. And if Coleman has been taking center snaps — perhaps for the scout team — during the 2025 season, he wouldn't be starting from scratch.
This should only be considered as a last resort. Maybe Coleman is showing more behind the scenes than fans realise. But if Biadasz's release told us anything, it's to expect the unexpected moving forward.
Because nothing is as it seems.