Commanders Sign Veteran OL Allegretti to 2-Year Extension

Washington continues to shore up offensive line ahead of free agency.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Washington Commanders have signed veteran guard Nick Allegretti to a new two-year contract extension, lowering his 2026 salary cap hit. Allegretti was entering the final year of a three-year deal signed in 2024. The new contract adds one additional year through the 2027 season.

Why it matters

The Commanders have been active in retaining key offensive linemen, having recently re-signed veteran guard/tackle Andrew Wylie. With starting left guard Chris Paul set to hit free agency, Allegretti could be in the mix to replace departed center Tyler Biadasz, who was surprisingly released last week.

The details

The new Allegretti contract reworks his existing deal, adding one year but lowering his 2026 cap hit from $7.1 million to an undisclosed amount. Allegretti started at left guard in 2024 before becoming a reserve last season. He has experience filling in at center as well, though his play there was not necessarily strong. The Commanders could still look to free agency to find Biadasz's replacement, but Allegretti provides depth and flexibility along the interior offensive line.

  • Allegretti was entering the final year of a three-year deal signed in 2024.
  • The new contract extension runs through the 2027 season.

The players

Nick Allegretti

A veteran guard who has started games for the Commanders over the past two seasons.

Laremy Tunsil

The Commanders' starting left tackle, who is expected to receive a top-of-the-market contract extension.

Andrew Wylie

A veteran guard/tackle who the Commanders recently re-signed to a new two-year deal.

Chris Paul

The Commanders' starting left guard, who is set to become a free agent.

Brandon Coleman

A 2024 third-round pick who started at left guard early in the 2025 season and could be in line to replace Chris Paul.

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What they’re saying

“The new contract is not adding two years to the current one year remaining on his deal; instead, it reworks the contract and adds one year. It now goes through the 2027 season.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter (NFL Network)

What’s next

The Commanders' next move along the offensive line could be an extension for left tackle Laremy Tunsil, which is expected to be a top-of-the-market deal.

The takeaway

The Commanders are proactively addressing their offensive line depth and flexibility ahead of free agency, retaining key veterans like Allegretti and Wylie while also developing younger options like Coleman. This approach should help stabilize the unit as the team looks to build on its success in 2025.