Veteran Washington offensive lineman Andrew Wylie, at the end of the 2025 season, made his intentions clear.

Though the Commanders had a miserable 5-12 season, he never wavered; he wanted to return to play as a Commander in 2026.

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Wylie knew he wanted to stay in DC. That was the first thing. So, Wylie communicated to the Commanders, “I would love nothing more than to be back,” he told “Grant and Danny” of 106.7 The Fan on Monday.

Wylie who came to Washington from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023, discussed the process regarding coming to a new contract agreement. “Throughout contract negotiations, my agent was staying real close with these guys, working real hard on the numbers, and we got real close. To me, that number was such a great deal for me and my family. So we really didn’t feel the need to go test free agency at all. So, we’re just super stoked to stay in town.”

Wylie, now 31, going into his ninth NFL season, said he wanted to return because of the culture head coach Dan Quinn has created, and he wants to get a ring here. Wylie stated succinctly that he will “show up, work hard, and be a good teammate.”

Wylie joked about expanding his resume, saying it is fun to be available to be able to fill in and play at either guard or tackle. “However, I can get in that lineup, I don’t think anything about it. I just like being out there.”

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Four nights earlier, the Commanders surprised players, media, and fans with the news they were releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz. “Yes, I think it caught everybody by surprise. He’s a hell of a player and a great teammate, too. So, I know he is going to land on his feet. Yes, there was some shock, but things like that happen with every team, every season.”

Wylie had started at right tackle for the Commanders in 2023 and 2024, only to have the Commanders use their first-round 2025 draft pick (29 overall) on a right tackle from Oregon, Josh Conerly Jr. Wylie spoke so highly of Conerly, implying Wylie understands his role and hopes the best for Conerly.

“He is such a smart young man. That’s a test of how well he takes his coaching. He took every bit of coaching from coaches down to players. He has all the gifts in the world to go out there and be a franchise tackle. If he continues to develop and takes his coaching, like he did his rookie season, the sky’s the limit for Josh.”

He might not be a starter, but Wylie is very important to this Commanders’ offensive line. In fact, in 2025, while starting right guard Sam Cosmi was recovering from his torn ACL and surgery, Wylie moved to guard, starting the first five games for Cosmi. He was asked on Monday about having played both guard and tackle in the NFL, which was the most difficult.

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“I would probably have to say, tackle. And then out of the five I’d say left tackle. It really depends on your side of strength, your post foot, your hand you feel stronger throwing. But it’s not easy switching from side to side. So, left tackle and if something does go a little south, the quarterback doesn’t necessarily have eyes on you. That’s why we got the big guy (Laremy Tunsil) holding it down.”

Wylie sounded like a very mature player, who is content in life in his present role, and is still willing to work hard to be the best he can be for the team as a whole.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Andrew Wylie never wanted to be anywhere else