Through the first two years of his NFL career, Washington Commanders offensive lineman Sam Cosmi battled ups and downs. A second-round pick in 2021, Cosmi immediately became Washington’s starting right tackle as a rookie.
He suffered a pair of injuries during his rookie season that cost him eight games. In 2022, injuries cost Cosmi three games, and the Commanders moved him in and out of the starting lineup. He started just six games last season, where Washington began experimenting with him at guard.
Buy Commanders TicketsLast offseason, the Commanders moved him to guard on a full-time basis. Washington signed Andrew Wylie in free agency to play right tackle, and Cosmi was now the right guard.
While Washington as a team has allowed 29 sacks through the first five games this season, Cosmi has adjusted to right guard quite well. Per Pro Football Focus, Cosmi has the most pass-blocking snaps in the NFL (234) without allowing a sack.
Most pass-blocking snaps in the NFL without allowing a sack this season:
Sam Cosmi – 234 pic.twitter.com/jeE9gRi9Lt
— PFF Commanders (@PFF_Washington) October 10, 2023
Sure, Cosmi has allowed some pressure, but he has done a good job overall of protecting quarterback Sam Howell. Several of Washington’s sacks this season have been due to Howell holding the football too long in the pocket. Wylie and left guard Saahdiq Charles have struggled more in pass protection than any of Washington’s other offensive linemen.
If Cosmi can continue his current level of play — and improve — he could be a candidate for a contract extension in the offseason.
