When the Washington Commanders open training camp in July, rookie offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. will be there. On Friday, the No. 29 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft signed his rookie contract, a four-year deal worth $15.68 million. The contract is fully guaranteed.
Conerly played three seasons at Oregon and was the Ducks’ left tackle over the last two seasons. In those two seasons, Conerly allowed only two sacks in over 1,000 pass blocking snaps. He’s expected to start at right tackle, but could also be Washington’s left guard. The Commanders acquired five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to play the left side.
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Conerly will likely compete with last year’s starting right tackle, Andrew Wylie, and last year’s left tackle, Brandon Coleman, to start on the right side. Coleman and Wylie can also play guard, and Washington could shift Wylie to right guard until Sam Cosmi returns from knee surgery.
Conerly’s signing means four of the Commanders’ five draft picks are under contract. Only second-round cornerback Trey Amos remains unsigned.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders sign rookie OT Josh Conerly to fully guaranteed deal