Commanders finalize roster while remaining thin at the center position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday without adding reinforcements at center. The team faces questions at the position following an injury to starter Nick Allegretti on the first day of training camp. While other NFL teams successfully traded for additional interior linemen on Sunday, the Commanders front office opted not to acquire experienced depth. Rookie Matt Gulbin struggled during the preseason, and the team recently cut journeyman Julian Good-Jones, who received the bulk of practice repetitions in Allegretti’s absence. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are scheduled to address the media on Monday. The team currently relies on Allegretti’s health to manage the position for the upcoming season.
- •The Commanders finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday.
- •Nick Allegretti remains the presumed starter at center despite missing most of training camp.
- •GM Adam Peters did not complete any trades to bolster the offensive line.
- •Rookie Matt Gulbin and the recently released Julian Good-Jones served as the primary depth options during the preseason.
- •Adam Peters and Dan Quinn will hold a media availability on Monday.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders watched as other teams made moves to improve their offensive lines
"GM Adam Peters sat and watched as other teams made trades to fortify their offensive lines on Sunday.
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