Rewatching the game, Brandon Coleman was mauling people as an extra tackle. Where has *that* been? They’re finally trying heavier formations to boost the run game. pic.twitter.com/MLJzcIxBPF
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) November 17, 2025
Apparently, Washington offensive lineman Brandon Coleman is no longer in the dog house.
The Commanders insisted that left guard Chris Paul was playing better and was thus active for five consecutive weeks when Coleman was inactive. Why, if Coleman played in 17 games, starting 16 in 2024, was he a healthy scratch for five straight weeks?
The Commanders, for those weeks, started Paul at left guard and used tackle Trent Scott as a third tight end in short-yardage situations. All of this while mysteriously choosing to make Coleman inactive for those five consecutive weeks.
The Commanders changed their mind regarding Coleman, bringing him back and making Scott inactive, as Scott has not played since the 44-22 Week 7 loss in Dallas.
Sunday, against the Dolphins, Coleman had not regained his starting left guard position. Chris Paul continues to be the starter at left guard. However, Coleman has become a third tight end more often as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury desires to use him to run the ball more effectively.
Coleman looked good, being much more mobile and quicker than Scott. Upon making contact, Coleman had more than his share of good blocks, contributing to the running game. The Commanders’ running game has been struggling of late, and the addition of Coleman in this role might be something Kingsbury will use more often, if the results are similar to Sunday against the Dolphins.