Dan Quinn sees progress at center as Commanders prepare for Ravens
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn expressed increased confidence in the center position following their preseason loss to Detroit. The offensive line is dealing with injuries, particularly to Nick Allegretti, who has been sidelined most of training camp. Julian Good-Jones has stepped in as the starting center, while rookie Matt Gulbin competes for the role. Quinn noted the need for improvement in pass protection ahead of joint practices with the Ravens this week.
- •Quinn acknowledges talent at center but emphasizes need for improvement.
- •Allegretti is recovering from a calf injury, limiting his participation.
- •Good-Jones starts in Allegretti's absence, with limited experience.
- •Gulbin and Good-Jones rotating with the first team in practice.
- •Joint practices with Ravens provide evaluation opportunities.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — What did Dan Quinn say about the Commanders' most worrisome position?
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
"After being blunt about where the Washington Commanders stand at center after their preseason loss at Detroit over the weekend, coach Dan Quinn expressed more confidence Monday about the position that has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent play. Asked if he feels the Commanders have enough talent on the roster at center, Quinn said, "We do, but we still have work to do there.” Center first became a hole when Washington released veteran Tyler Biadasz in February, choosing to move forward with natural guard Nick Allegretti, who started in the middle of the offensive line in the final two games last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:39 AMWhat did Dan Quinn say about the Commanders' most worrisome position?
What all did Dan Quinn say about Washington's big problem at center?
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:43 PMWhile Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
After being blunt about where the Washington Commanders stand at center after their preseason loss at Detroit over the weekend, coach Dan Quinn expressed more confidence Monday about the position that has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent play. Asked if he feels the Commanders have enough talent on the roster at center, Quinn said, "We do, but we still have work to do there.” Center first became a hole when Washington released veteran Tyler Biadasz in February, choosing to move forward with natural guard Nick Allegretti, who started in the middle of the offensive line in the final two games last season.
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