{
  "id": 1670444,
  "title": "NFL offensive line rankings not kind to Commanders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/nfl-offensive-line-rankings-not-kind-to-commanders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:06:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-offensive-line-rankings-not-080605281.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Commanders were confident in their 2026 offensive line before the offseason, thanks to left tackle Laremy Tunsil and first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. Sam Cosmi, the right guard, appeared healthy and potentially an All-Pro candidate. At left guard, Brandon Coleman and veteran Chris Paul were vying for the position. The center spot was uncertain after the departure of Tyler Biadasz. Center Nick Allegretti, drafted out of the NFL, had limited experience. However, as the 2026 training camp commenced, the offensive line encountered numerous issues. Tunsil injured his triceps, potentially sidelining him for the season. Allegretti suffered a calf strain on the first day and has been absent from practice. Coleman was shifted to left tackle, leaving Chris Paul as the starting left guard. Pro Football Focus (PFF) released rankings for all 32 NFL teams, placing Washington dead last. Tunsil's absence was a significant hit to the team, and while Josh Conerly Jr. showed promise with a 59.9 PFF grade in 2025, the unit's struggles without their star tackle were apparent. Coleman's rookie season at left tackle was solid, but questions lingered about his durability and Allegretti's readiness to match Biadasz's production. Chris Paul's development as a run blocker remained unclear. The Commanders might need to bolster their roster to address these concerns before final cuts.",
  "summary": "Laremy Tunsil's injury and other questions have some believing the Commanders have the NFL's worst offensive line.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}