Commanders Sign Veteran Lineman to Replace Pro Bowl Center

Nick Allegretti inks 2-year deal to take over for released Tyler Biadasz

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Washington Commanders have signed veteran interior offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to a new 2-year contract, with the expectation that he will replace recently released Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz as the team's starting center next season.

Why it matters

The Commanders' decision to release Biadasz, their starting center the past three seasons, was a surprise move. Allegretti, a three-time Super Bowl winner with the Chiefs, has experience filling in at center and will now be tasked with stabilizing a key position on the offensive line.

The details

Allegretti started the final two games of the 2025 season at center for the Commanders after Biadasz suffered an injury. He also started all 17 games at left guard for the team in 2024. Allegretti will now have the opportunity to claim the starting center job on a full-time basis.

  • On February 26, 2026, the Commanders released Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz.
  • On March 2, 2026, the Commanders signed Nick Allegretti to a new 2-year contract.

The players

Nick Allegretti

A veteran interior offensive lineman who has won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs and started games at both guard and center for the Washington Commanders.

Tyler Biadasz

The Commanders' starting center for the past three seasons, who was surprisingly released by the team on February 26, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“A three-time Super Bowl winner with the Chiefs, Allegretti started the last two games for Washington at center last season in place of injured Tyler Biadasz, who is being released.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter (X)

What’s next

The Commanders will look to Allegretti to solidify the center position and provide stability on the offensive line as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Commanders' decision to release their starting center Tyler Biadasz was a surprise, but the team has moved quickly to sign veteran lineman Nick Allegretti as a potential replacement, betting on his experience and versatility to help shore up a key position on the offensive line.