Commanders face roster and scheme uncertainties entering the 2026 NFL season

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Commanders face roster and scheme uncertainties entering the 2026 NFL season
Summary

The Washington Commanders enter the 2026 season managing significant personnel losses and a transition to new offensive schemes. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil will miss time after suffering a torn triceps in training camp, forcing Brandon Coleman to shift from guard to tackle. Additionally, the team faces instability at center following the injury-impacted camp for Nick Allegretti, who replaced Tyler Biadasz. Beyond the offensive line, head coach Dan Quinn has implemented substantial philosophical changes alongside coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones. The team faces a challenging opening schedule that tests these adjustments early. Analysts remain skeptical about the unit's cohesion, with some projecting a last-place finish in the NFC East.

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  • Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is out with a torn triceps until at least January.
  • Brandon Coleman has moved to left tackle to fill the vacancy left by Tunsil.
  • Center Nick Allegretti missed significant training camp time, leaving the position depth untested.
  • Commanders coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones are installing new offensive and defensive schemes.
  • The team faces a difficult stretch of games during the first two weeks of the season.
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  • 10:45 AMYahoo SportsCommanders face more questions than offensive line ahead of 2026 season
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