5 winners and losers from Commanders triumph at the Browns in Preseason Week 1

Loser No. 1

Andrew Wylie - Commanders OT

If there was one position group that could hold the Washington Commanders back in 2023, it's once again the offensive line. Those in power feel like they've made improvements after tweaking some responsibilities and acquiring reinforcements, but it's still a fine line between success and failure for this often suspect unit.

Unfortunately, the protection looked a little shaky during their first preseason game with the Cleveland Browns. Some individuals emerged with credit, but Andrew Wylie really struggled to get anything going during his time on the field.

The Commanders didn't have much money to spend on free agents, so their investment in Wylie was significant. The right tackle is coming off a Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs and has a previous connection to Eric Bieniemy, but this wasn't the best start in a game-day setting.

Wylie looked shaky in pass protection despite the Browns sitting stud defensive end Myles Garrett, There were also some discipline issues in terms of penalties that the Commanders won't want to become an ongoing issue.

Again, we are early in the process and Wylie is experienced enough to know more is required. But he did look like a weak link in this one - especially considering how well Sam Cosmi performed at the right guard spot.