Feb. 20, 2026, 7:04 a.m. ET

Are the Washington Commanders trying to re-sign G/T Andrew Wylie?

Most Commanders fans are already probably saying, “Big deal, who cares?” You yourself might be responding, “Andrew Wylie? What did he do last year? Just let him go sign with someone else, anybody else.”

It is true that Wylie played less in 2025 than he did in any previous season of his eight-year NFL career. In Wylie’s previous seven NFL seasons, he was in on offensive snaps 687, 715, 972, 527, and 1091 times, while with the Chiefs from 2018-2022. Coming to Washington, Wylie was in on 977 and 893 snaps during his first two seasons with the Commanders. In 2025, Wylie played a career low 362 snaps, which was 36% of the Washington offensive plays.

Wylie started only five games in 2025, when he was starting for the recovering right guard Sam Cosmi. Cosmi tore an ACL in a January playoff game in Detroit. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the regular season, meaning he was going to miss at least the first four games. After missing five, he returned and played well.

Drafting right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon), the Commanders went with Conerly at right tackle. Upon Cosmi’s return, Wylie was strictly a backup for both Cosmi and Conerly. Yes, the Commanders have their long-term answer at right tackle in Conerly and at right guard in Cosmi.

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The Commanders will not need to offer Wylie starter’s money. In addition, Wylie has been in the league eight seasons and turning 32, he knows what is going on for him. At 6-5, 305 Wylie possesses the size, mobility and experience that he can still be very valuable to the Commanders in 2026. What’s more, he is rested and ready to go, after playing his career least last season.

Will the Commanders be able to go out and sign someone else, whom they know can perform well at both guard and tackle? Can they sign a versatile backup who is better than Wylie?

Regarding the Commanders’ offensive line depth, the reserves were Wylie, Brandon Coleman, Trent Scott, Nick Allegretti, George Fant, and Michael Deiter. In the final analysis, it is Wylie and Coleman who offer the most versatility, able to play either guard or tackle. It would be naive to think the Commanders will go through the entire season without some injuries to starting linemen. Wouldn’t it be wise to keep both Coleman and Wylie as backups in 2026 because of their versatility?

Prediction: Washington will offer Wylie a one-year deal to backup Cosmi (guard) and Conerly (tackle) on the right side.