Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Won't play in next preseason game
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Allegretti (calf) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
The center was dealing with tightness in his calf Wednesday, per Standig. Allegretti has been nursing the calf issue since early August, but he was able to return to practice Tuesday. Standig also reports the projected starter went through testing that did not reveal any setbacks.
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Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Expected to practice Tuesday
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Allegretti (calf) is expected to practice in some capacity Tuesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Allegretti has been nursing a calf injury since early August, but he now appears to be close to full health. The 30-year-old is competing to earn the starting role at center in 2026, and he'll have a chance to play in Saturday's preseason matchup with the Lions.
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Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Dealing with calf strain
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Allegretti is expected to miss the next week of camp due to a calf strain, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Allegretti is viewed as a contender for the starting center role for the upcoming season, so the timing of the issue isn't ideal. However, the injury isn't considered long term, and Allegretti could still log plenty of action during training camp and in preseason games. Keim notes that Brandon Coleman, who is competing for a starting role at left guard, took some center snaps after practice Saturday, which suggests that he could emerge as an option at center, especially if Allegretti's injury lingers longer than expected.
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Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Signing two-year extension
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Allegretti and the Commanders agreed to terms Monday on a two-year contract extension, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Allegretti will be a candidate to start at center for Washington next season, with the team releasing Tyler Biadasz (ankle). Last year, Allegretti started two games at center in place of an injured Biadasz, looking notably better than he did in 2024, when he suited up for all 17 regular-season games but had to be switched from LG to RG and was then benched. It remains possible that the Commanders will add another option at center in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Doesn't return Sunday
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Allegretti (ankle) exited Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals and did not return.
The starting guard contributed to a Washington offensive effort that ended with 216 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Allegretti has started all four games for the Commanders this season after signing a three-year, $16-million deal in the offseason.
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Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Tracking toward starting role
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Allegretti (elbow) appears in line for a starting role with the Commanders after signing as a free agent in the offseason, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
The veteran guard started the Super Bowl for Kansas City with Joe Thuney out and suffered a UCL tear in that contest. However, Allegretti then signed a three-year, $16 million deal with Washington in March after playing in 74 games (13 starts) in five seasons with the Chiefs.
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Chiefs' Nick Allegretti: Suffers UCL tear
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Allegretti suffered a torn UCL in his elbow during Kansas City's Super Bowl victory Sunday against the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Allegretti started at left guard with Joe Thuney (pectoral) out and ended up suffering a serious injury in the second quarter, but he managed to play through it. Allegretti will likely require surgery and will look to be healthy for the start of next season.
