The Washington Commanders expect free-agent pickup Andrew Wylie to solidify the right tackle position. After five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Wylie followed offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to Washington on a three-year, $24 million deal.
His first in-game action showed Wylie playing right tackle may be a work in progress. Wylie got penalized for holding on to each of the Commanders’ first two offensive drives.
The first helped kill the Commanders’ opening drive that netted just 10 yards on seven plays. Wylie’s second holding penalty proved more costly, as it occurred in Washington’s end zone, resulting in a safety and two points for the Browns.
Wylie started his NFL career as a guard. However, he shifted to right tackle with the Chiefs for the past three seasons. His addition this off-season allowed the Commanders to kick 2021 second-round pick Sam Cosmi inside from right tackle to right guard.
With the offensive line entering the 2023 season with questions, hopefully, Wylie’s struggles are just first-game jitters.
