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Where does Commanders center Tyler Biadasz rank among the NFL’s best in 2024?

Where does new Commanders center Tyler Biadasz rank among the NFL’s top centers?

The Washington Commanders had stability at center from 2018 until midway through the 2021 season, when Chase Roullier broke his fibula and missed the rest of the season.

The good news was that he was back healthy for the next season. Unfortunately, in a Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions, Roullier suffered an MCL tear in his right knee and missed the remainder of the season. He would never play again, retiring last summer.

When Roullier was out with injuries, Washington tried several players at center. Whether it was due to more injuries or ineffectiveness, the Commanders could never replace Roullier.

This offseason, signing a veteran center was important for new general manager Adam Peters, with a rookie quarterback expected to come on board. As soon as free agency opened, Washington came to terms with former Dallas center Tyler Biadasz. Baidasz would follow Dan Quinn to Washington.

In four years with the Cowboys, Baidasz started 53 games. He took over midway through his rookie season and never relinquished the job. Signing him was a no-brainer for the Commanders.

Pro Football Focus recently ranked every starting center ahead of the 2024 NFL season and ranked Biadasz at No. 13.

The former Pro Bowler carved out a nice role for himself as a three-year starter with the Cowboys before joining their NFC East rival Commanders in the offseason. His 68.6 overall grade in 2023 was a career high, despite his allowing 25 pressures — the most of his NFL career.

Biadasz’s replacement, Brock Hoffman, is ranked 32nd.

Quinn feels good about Biadasz, having competed against him every day in practice for the past three years. He even gave him a nickname that Biadasz approved.

 

Updated depth chart projection for Ravens offense

We’re updating our Baltimore #Ravens projected offensive depth chart after a slew of roster moves and ahead of preseason matchup vs. Commanders via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are just 48-hours away from their second preseason matchup of the summer when they travel to face the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and you can watch on ESPN.

Baltimore is favored in a game where most of their starters will sit, while several key rookies and veterans will compete for final remaining roster spots.

With cutdown day fast approaching, we’re providing an updated regular season depth chart prediction ahead of Monday night.

Ravens stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down heading into preseason matchup with Commanders?

We’re looking who’s seen their stock rise and stock fall ahead of the Baltimore #Ravens preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders via @thacover2NFL

The Ravens are starting to form their 53-man depth chart and as the team prepares for a preseason tilt against the Commanders, several stock portfolio’s are starting to take shape.

Baltimore has a loaded roster, with more players on the roster bubble, than available slots on the depth chart.

With the team wrapping up a morning session ahead of Monday’s national television appearance, we’re looking at who’s stock is up, and who’s stock is declining.

The hype about Zay Flowers is real and he’s excluded from the list because his stock pprtfolio is obviously high.

Highlights and notes from Ravens second joint practice with Commanders

We’re looking at highlights and notes from the Baltimore #Ravens second and final joint practice with the Washington Commanders via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens and Commanders hooked up for the second of two joint practices at the Under Armour Performance Center.

It was a difficult day with the news that Marlon Humphrey needed to have foot surgery that would require a month of rehab.

The Baltimore defense picked up the slack, pressuring Sam Howell throughout the 11-on-11 period.

Here are highlights and notes from Day 2.

Takeaways and observations from Ravens first joint practice with Commanders

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore #Ravens first joint practice with the Washington Commanders via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens and Commanders squared off for their first of two joint practices Tuesday and the rivals didn’t hold back any intensity or physical play.

There were scuffles in the later portions of practice, and deep balls galore from star quarterback Lamar Jackson.

“That’s the bottom line; we got a lot of work done,” Harbaugh said. “Joint practices are a challenge, always, obviously, because you’ve got two teams out here, and there is a lot of pride. I thought it was a really good practice. We had a couple dust-ups, which you don’t want to see, but it’s not really unexpected. I thought they got handled pretty quickly.”

With Day 2 of practice set to begin shortly, here are takeaways and observations from Day 1.

Highlights and notes from Ravens first joint practice with Commanders

We’re looking at highlights and notes from the first joint practice between the Baltimore #Ravens and Washington Commanders via @thacover2NFL

The Ravens and Commanders just commenced a scrappy, physical joint training camp practice in Baltimore on Tuesday morning.

Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham continue to build chemistry, connecting on a deep passing attempt early-on.

Washington rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes plays with an edge and SEC swagger, getting involved in two training camp scuffles.

With the two teams set to practice again on Wednesday, we’re looking at highlights and notes from Day 1.

15 Commanders to watch during joint practices with the Ravens

We’re looking at 15 Washington Commanders during joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens and Commanders are set for two days of joint practices ahead of Monday’s second preseason game for both clubs.

There’s star power at multiple positions on both sides of the football, but there are also several intriguing position battles to monitor.

Baltimore will look to continue the momentum from Saturday night’s 20-19 home win over the defending NFC champion Eagles.

With the first practice underway, here are 15 players from Washington’s rebuilding roster to watch.

Former Commanders C Chase Roullier announces retirement

The Cardinals had Roullier in for a visit last month. He will not be signing, as he has decided to retire from the NFL at age 29.

The Arizona Cardinals brought in veteran center Chase Roullier for a visit last month during the offseason program. It would appear he will not sign with the team at any point.

The former Washington Commanders starting center announced his retirement from the NFL via Instagram on Thursday.

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He is 29 years old.

He played six seasons for Washington before being released. He appeared in only 10 games over the last two seasons because of injuries.

As the Cardinals do not have an experienced center on their roster, Roullier’s visit was intriguing. But we can cross him off the list of potential late veteran signings as training camp approaches.

Hjalte Froholdt, with four career starts at center, is slated to be atop Arizona’s depth chart at the position.

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Former Commanders center Chase Roullier announces his retirement

Roullier spent six seasons with Washington and was released in May.

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The Washington Commanders signed former center Chase Roullier to a four-year extension in January 2021. He was the first player under head coach Ron Rivera to sign a long-term extension.

Unfortunately, in Week 8 of the 2021 season, Roullier fractured his fibula, ending his season. Roullier came back in time for the beginning of the 2022 season. In Week 2, he suffered a knee injury, ending his season after only two games.

In the offseason, unsure of Roullier’s health, the Commanders signed Nick Gates in free agency and drafted Ricky Stromberg in the 2023 NFL draft. Washington released Roullier in May.

On Wednesday, Roullier announced his retirement via Instagram:

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Roullier spent six seasons with Washington after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft out of Wyoming. He became a starter midway through his rookie season and never left the lineup. He appeared in 69 career games for Washington, making 63 starts. In addition to his outstanding play on the field, Roullier and his wife are beloved in the DMV community for their tireless work off the field.

After his release from Washington, Roullier did have a workout with the Arizona Cardinals.

Best wishes in retirement, Chase.

Commanders center Nick Gates gets no respect from PFF

The Commanders added two centers and brought back Tyler Larsen for 2023.

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The Washington Commanders have cycled through multiple centers over the last two seasons. Longtime starter Chase Roullier missed 24 of a possible 34 games over the previous two years, leading the Commanders to make the difficult decision to release him this offseason.

When Roullier went down, Tyler Larsen, Wes Schweitzer, Keith Ismael and Nick Martin were among those to take snaps for Washington. Schweitzer was better at guard but played center out of necessity. Larsen is a natural center, but he, too, has also battled injuries.

It’s why head coach Ron Rivera prioritized adding multiple centers this offseason. First, Washington signed former New York Giant Nick Gates on the first day of free agency. Gates, who has played guard and center, said he was signed to play center, which was his preference.

Then, Washington re-signed Larsen and selected Ricky Stromberg in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

All of this while Roullier remained on the roster. Of course, once Roullier passed a physical, the Commanders released him.

So, what is Washington getting in Gates?

Gates is beloved by New York fans but not so much by Pro Football Focus. PFF recently ranked the NFL’s top 32 centers and had Gates at No. 27, ahead of only two veterans and three rookies.

Gates started at center for the Giants back in 2020 and did pretty well for a player who was undrafted the year before, earning a 59.7 PFF grade. A horrible leg injury ended his 2021 season after just 74 snaps, but he was finally able to get back on the field in the second half of 2022. He earned a 69.0 PFF pass-blocking grade, seeing time at both center and guard, but struggled as a run blocker.

Should fans be concerned about Gates’ run blocking? There’s a belief that new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s scheme will be friendly to the offensive linemen.

If Gates doesn’t keep the starting job, he can play guard and provide valuable depth across the line. However, Washington clearly believes Gates is better at center and will help stabilize a unit that struggled in 2023. The Commanders also felt Gates would be the perfect veteran center for young quarterback Sam Howell.