The Washington Commanders' unofficial depth chart for Week 1 provided some long-sought answers on the team's structure, and that includes who is listed as their starting right tackle.
Rookie offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. is set to make his professional debut as a starter when the Commanders kick off their 2025 season against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium. It's a sign of how confident the team has become in Conerly, regarded as one of the best pass protectors in last year's draft, and while he is not even 22 years old, they believe he is ready for a serious role now.
"I feel like I've earned it," Conerly said. "And everybody around me has helped me get to this point."
The Commanders haven't been shy regarding how they feel about Conerly, who they were hoping would fall to