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The Washington Commanders lost a key piece of their offense when guard Sam Cosmi went down with an ACL injury in the Division round in January. It guaranteed that he would miss the NFC Championship a week later and at least a portion of the 2025 season.
There’s still no timetable for when Cosmi could return to the lineup, but all things are going as planned for the former second-round pick.
“Sam is doing excellent,” said head coach Dan Quinn. “Like he has really put the work in. He’s hitting all the markers that he’s supposed to. We’re not gonna miss one step along the process. But it starts with him, man, like just the, the everyday intensity that goes with it.”
Cosmi, who underwent surgery on his knee after the team’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the conference championship game, was seen jogging on the sideline during the team’s final minicamp practice. Although there are still several steps for Cosmi to take before being ready to suit up again, it does align with Quinn’s assertion that he is on track for a return at some point in the season.
Most NFL teams only elect to keep three tight ends on their roster. The Commanders have usually been no exception to that.
Last year, Yankoff made it four, but he spent a chunk of the season on injured reserve before returning to appear in two playoff games. He took only six offensive snaps and did not record any statistics outside of special teams.
If he continues to be a revelation this offseason, that might change in 2025. In this scenario, Washington may have to make room for him to be part of the offensive rotation.
It would be shocking if the Commanders released Ertz despite his age making him expendable. He’s one of the team’s most respected leaders and still a productive player who enjoyed his best campaign in several years last fall. Bates’ role as a blocker and overall “glue guy” also feels secure.
That leaves Sinnott, the second-round pick who struggled to get on the field as a rookie. After entering the season with some reasonable hype, the Kansas State product caught only five passes for 28 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Sinnott will have every opportunity this summer to make strides, but so will Yankoff. So far, it appears that the less heralded second-year contributor is the one doing more to raise his stock.
As it stands today, one has to wonder whether or not the two-time first-team All-Big 12 member would make the Commanders’ roster. However, head...
