The Washington Commanders have navigated a pivotal offseason well so far. However, there is one decision that baffled fans more than any other.
And head coach Dan Quinn did nothing to diminish the questions being directed to those in power.
Washington had the potential to bring all five starting offensive linemen back this offseason. Four of the five spots were locked in, leaving pending free agent Chris Paul as the only question mark. The former Tulsa standout came back on a one-year deal, but starting center Tyler Biadasz won't be part of the team's plans moving forward.
Commanders did not explore a potential trade for Tyler Biadasz
During a conversation with reporters at the annual league meeting, Quinn revealed that the Commanders did not attempt to find a trade partner for Biadasz before cutting him. This was probably due to wanting to do right by the player, but the fact that he was acquired so quickly, with other suitors waiting, indicates that Washington may have been able to get a draft pick back in return.
Dan Quinn said the Commanders did not explore a trade for Biadasz.
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The Commanders released Biadasz with one year remaining on his deal. Some team insiders believed he was going to get an extension early, but general manager Adam Peters cut ties instead. Unsurprisingly, he wasn't out of work for long, signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Chargers just a few days after his enforced departure from Washington.
Washington is a player-oriented football operation under Quinn. But for Peters not even to consider any trade possibilities doesn't seem like a smart way to run the business side of things.
And especially considering the Commanders only have six selections in the 2026 draft — two of which are in the first four rounds.
Perhaps more concerning is the Commanders' plan at center without Biadasz. They have done nothing to fill the void as yet. Nick Allegretti's early extension indicates he will get to fight for the starting job. Julian Good-Jones could be a wild card, but it would be a massive shock if another capable performer didn't arrive at some stage before the campaign.
This remains a very peculiar situation. Most thought Biadasz didn't fit the new blocking concepts being implemented by offensive coordinator David Blough. However, he's walking into Mike McDaniel's scheme in Los Angeles, which centers on spacing, misdirection, and capable zone blockers carving up lanes.
Biadasz was also well-liked in the locker room. His chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels was fully developed, and the move took everyone by surprise. So this was not exactly a character-concerning distraction they removed from the equation either.
It'll be interesting to see how the Commanders approach this critical position. But not even trying to secure a trade only adds to the skepticism.