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Sports Illustrated
Douglas isn’t here just to fill a veteran voice in the room. He’s been brought in because Washington needed another corner who can log a solid number of snaps if called upon. With his addition, the cornerback group shifts from a focus on who makes the roster to who actually has a viable path to playing time. The biggest beneficiary might be Amos, who no longer has to shoulder the entire outside-corner development plan on his own. If camp gets chaotic, or Amos needs some space, Douglas provides a veteran option.
Sainristil could also gain if the coaching staff decides how best to deploy him. If Douglas stabilizes the outside, Washington can be more deliberate in his usage rather than asking him to roam constantly. The moves don’t render Witherspoon, Robertson, Darius Rush, or others obsolete, but it does shorten the runway for those still hoping for an open-ended competition.
Commanders Roundtable
Biggest training camp question: Who becomes the starting left guard? Chris Paul’s market cooled after initially appearing likely to depart, leading the seventh-round pick to re-sign with Washington on a one-year deal. Paul’s return adds familiarity to the left side after starting 15 games and appearing in every contest since replacing Brandon Coleman in Week 3 against Las Vegas. Paul performed well, yet that success came within Kliff Kingsbury’s system. A shift to Blough’s scheme could favor Coleman, potentially aligning with a zone-blocking approach that would highlight the more agile lineman next to Tunsil. Whether that expectation translates in the preseason remains to be seen. It’s a solid problem for Washington to have, and Coleman will have a chance to prove his value before his contract year in 2027.
Last Man Standing
Conerly arrived at OTAs with a stronger, leaner frame. He was the lone Week 1 offensive starter to play every game in 2025 and credited a cleaner diet, guidance from Ashburn’s strength staff and the University of Oregon, and Tunsil’s mentoring for helping replace fat with muscle. Even his shorter haircut signaled a more businesslike approach entering his sophomore season.
Conerly put in the work, but Tunsil almost seemed offended when asked if his fingerprints were on Conerly’s transformation. “Come on, that’s us. We’re working our ass off at that,” Tunsil said about Conerly’s makeover. “We’re just working every day.”