For the next three weeks, Cosmi’s main priority is to get up to speed and ingratiate himself back into the game plan. He took his first step towards that on Wednesday, as he took all the scout team reps without any limitations on his knee. He was able to “really put some weight” on his knee, which made him confident about working in pads on Thursday.
Despite all the strides he has taken, Cosmi knows there is still more progress to be made.
“I still gotta get into football shape a little bit,” Cosmi said. “Working out…pushing myself on the field, the contact, the physicality, the demand of that alone. I gotta get a couple practices underneath my belt. So, just doing that will help a lot, too.”
The Commanders have done well in Cosmi’s absence through four games, contributing to a ground attack that ranks second in the league. Pass protection is still a work in progress, as they have switched out their interior players, but so far, it’s on a better pace compared to the 50 sacks the offense gave up in 2024.
However, the Commanders will likely need Cosmi in their next stretch of games, which includes matchups against the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. The hope is that Cosmi will get on the field sooner rather than later, but no matter when he returns, the team — and Cosmi himself — will be grateful to be back.
“I really…appreciate this game, because it can really be taken away from you in a split second,” Cosmi said. “You could go from on the top of the mountain right to the depths of the ocean. So, I’m so happy and blessed.”