Matt Gulbin may step up for Commanders amid Allegretti injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Washington Commanders rookie center Matt Gulbin could see increased playing time following Nick Allegretti's injury during practice on July 30, 2026. Allegretti left the field and did not return, sparking concerns about his status. The Commanders lack depth at center following the release of Tyler Biadasz and the failure to sign Tyler Linderbaum. Gulbin, drafted in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, was expected to compete for a spot but may need to accelerate his learning curve due to the uncertainty surrounding Allegretti's injury.
- •Gulbin drafted in the sixth round; played center at Michigan State.
- •Allegretti left practice with an unspecified injury.
- •Commanders have limited options at center following Biadasz's release.
- •Head coach Dan Quinn previously praised Allegretti's role.
- •Gulbin faces a steep learning curve at training camp.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders rookie Matt Gulbin suddenly may have new role due to injury
"Commanders rookie center Matt Gulbin could see an increased role, depending on if Nick Allegretti's injury is serious or not.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 AMLB Kain Medrano put on active PUP list; Pro Bowl punter Tress Way to NFI - Daily Slop
- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 10:40 AMMike Sainristil acknowledges 2025 struggles; ready to move forward
- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 9:40 AMDid Jayden Daniels smooth things over with Brandon Aiyuk?
- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 7:03 AMCommanders' Dan Quinn's 'joy' of seeing Terry McLaurin back
- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 AM‘Sign Deebo Samuel’ — Ex-NFL Star Urges 49ers To Reunite With the Pro Bowl WR After Latest Ricky Pearsall Injury
- NFL•Jul 30, 2026, 6:13 AMRaiders Draw Scathing Response After Kirk Cousins Decision
