{
  "id": 11626494,
  "title": "Commanders could soon face a big decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/commanders-could-soon-face-a-big-decision",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:01:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/commanders-could-soon-face-big-070113765.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Commanders may soon have to decide on their starting center for the upcoming Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Sam Cosmi, the right guard, has been out for two consecutive games due to a concussion, leading to a reshuffled offensive line. Veteran Nick Allegretti started at center last week, after moving from right guard following Cosmi's injury. Allegretti, a promising 11-year pro, has been Washington's top interior backup, capable of starting at three positions. However, general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn had previously highlighted Allegretti as the answer at center. After Allegretti missed most of training camp with a calf injury and had inconsistent performances, it became clear that the Commanders lacked depth at the position. If Cosmi returns for Week 5, the choice between Patrick and Allegretti is now Quinn's to make. Patrick, who has dealt with injury issues in the past, including last week's foot injury, could be a solid backup for the rest of the season, depending on his health.",
  "summary": "Commanders GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn may soon have to admit they were wrong.",
  "key_points": [
    "Washington Commanders must decide starting center for Week 4 game.",
    "Nick Allegretti started at center after Sam Cosmi's concussion injury.",
    "GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn favored Allegretti at center."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}