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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
With Laremy Tunsil injured, Brandon Coleman shifts to left tackle. Coleman filled in for Tunsil a few times down the stretch in 2024 and held up relatively well. In the run game, Coleman showed he was a strong run blocker and has the athleticism to play the Commanders' expected outside zone scheme to a high level. However, his pass protection was inconsistent as a rookie left tackle in 2024, flashing nice moves but frequently mixing in poor reps.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Promoted to starting left tackle after Laremy Tunsil's injury; the source notes Coleman looked good on Monday, opening holes in the run game and fighting off Odafe Oweh and Javon Kinlaw. Third-year pro made a conscious effort to change his training habits during the offseason with the goal of being more durable and improving on-field performance. Dan Quinn and David Blough have continually expressed faith in his abilities. Coleman had some ups and downs during the joint practice but appears ready to take over the left tackle spot for the Commanders this season.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven
Promoted to starting left tackle after Laremy Tunsil's injury. Third-year pro looked good on Monday, opening holes in the run game and fighting off Odafe Oweh and Javon Kinlaw. Made a conscious effort to change his training habits during the offseason with the goal of being more durable and improving on-field performance. Had some ups and downs during the joint practice but appears ready to take over the left tackle spot. Dan Quinn and David Blough have continually expressed faith in his abilities.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coleman, a rookie tackle, missed time in training camp due to shoulder injury but played every snap from Weeks 9–17 before missing 18 snaps in the regular-season finale. He has implemented preventative maintenance protocols including hiring a nutritionist, working with strength coach Dominic Studzinski (who trained Laremy Tunsil for over a decade), and spending several weeks training with Tunsil in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this summer. Coleman stated: "There are priorities I didn't do the first couple years that I just have to reflect on and kind of be accountable on. I changed that last year, but then even more this year." This investment in injury prevention and elite training suggests improved durability and development trajectory.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven
Coleman, a rookie tight end, played every snap from Weeks 9–17 in 2025 (missing only 18 snaps in the regular-season finale), demonstrating significant role security and usage volume. He has adopted preventative injury maintenance this offseason—hiring a nutritionist, working with strength coach Dominic Studzinski (who trained Laremy Tunsil for over a decade), and spending several weeks training with Tunsil in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Coleman acknowledged past training camp injuries (shoulder) could have been prevented with better rehab discipline. This proactive approach and established snap count from his rookie year position him as a reliable depth option with upside for continued playing time.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven
Coleman has implemented a comprehensive preventative injury maintenance program in the offseason after missing time in his rookie training camp due to a shoulder injury and 18 snaps in the regular-season finale. He hired a nutritionist, worked with strength coach Dominic Studzinski (who has trained Laremy Tunsil for over a decade), and spent several weeks training with Tunsil in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Coleman acknowledged past training camp injuries "fully could have been prevented if I would've just sacrificed a little more time in rehab and working on certain things." His proactive approach to recovery and body maintenance positions him to stay healthy and available for the tight end rotation in 2026.
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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coleman spent the offseason training with Laremy Tunsil in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, working with Tunsil's personal offensive line coach Mike Wahle, strength coach Dominic Studzinski, and dietician Jacob Mertens. Coleman said the mentorship was about learning what it takes to be a top offensive lineman and reflected on nagging injuries from his first two years that he believes could have been prevented with better habits. He has already incorporated Tunsil's regimen into his own, including nutritional guidance, meal preparation, and recovery modalities.
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PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coleman's run-blocking ability is expected to be a strength in the Commanders' new outside zone scheme. The source notes Coleman showed he was a strong run blocker when he started at left tackle in 2024 and remained good in the run game even when he struggled at guard last year. He uses momentum and athleticism to bulldoze defenders in space, showing incredible range and athleticism that should translate well to the outside zone scheme.
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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coleman is transitioning back to left tackle after a year at guard, replacing the injured Laremy Tunsil. The source notes Coleman originally was drafted to play tackle and started 12 games at the position during his rookie season in 2024 before moving inside last year. In his first day replacing Tunsil, Coleman held his own against Odafe Oweh, carrying him out of the play rather than allowing him to turn the corner. Coach Dan Quinn said Coleman is "ready for it" and has put in an "excellent offseason." Coleman described the transition back as "kinda like riding a bike" and looked natural working at the position during Monday's practice.
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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Hogs Haven
Coleman filled in for Tunsil a few times down the stretch last year and held up relatively well; he showed strong run-blocking ability in 2024 and has the athleticism to excel in the Commanders' expected outside zone scheme, using momentum to bulldoze defenders in space. His pass protection was inconsistent as a rookie but featured efficient hand-flash technique against elite pass rushers like Brian Burns and Trey Hendrickson. The transition back to tackle is 'like riding a bike' after his offseason mentoring with Tunsil in Alabama, where he trained under Tunsil's personal offensive line coach Mike Wahle and incorporated recovery and nutritional practices. He started the last three games at left tackle in 2024 and allowed just two pressures on 87 pass-blocking snaps.
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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Hogs Haven
Coleman filled in for Tunsil a few times down the stretch last year and held up relatively well; he showed strong run-blocking ability in 2024 and has the athleticism to excel in the Commanders' expected outside zone scheme, using momentum to bulldoze defenders in space. His pass protection was inconsistent as a rookie but flashed nice moves against elite pass rushers like Brian Burns and Trey Hendrickson with efficient hand flash technique. He started the last three games at left tackle and allowed just two pressures on 87 pass blocking snaps. Tunsil mentored him during offseason training in Alabama, teaching him habits and recovery modalities from one of the greatest tackles ever. Coleman said the transition back to tackle is "like riding a bike" and looked natural in Monday's practice, with coach Quinn saying "He's put in an excellent offseason." His day was highlighted by holding his own against Odafe Oweh, carrying him out of the play rather than allowing him to turn the corner.
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NegativeNewsAug 10, 2026Brandon Thorn
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With star LT Laremy Tunsil injured, the Commanders are likely to turn to Brandon Coleman as his replacement. But what can the Commanders expect to get out of Coleman and how can they help him? I took a closer look: <

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Hogs Haven
Expected to move back to left tackle as the primary replacement for Tunsil. Coleman started 22 games at TCU on the left side and as a rookie with Washington had 12 starts at left tackle during the regular season plus all three playoff games. In 242 snaps at left tackle last year, he allowed 0 sacks, 0 QB hits, and 5 pressures (2.1% pressure rate), which was better than Tunsil's elite 3.1% rate, though the caveat is the gameplan changed when Coleman filled in. He is a solid run blocker who fits the outside zone system well, and when his hands fire in conjunction with his feet he can perform well in pass protection. His main area for improvement is consistency with hand placement and avoiding over-setting that allows defenders to cross his face.
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NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Film analysis from September 2024 shows Coleman had struggled against the Giants' elite edge rushers (Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns) but improved technique against Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Primary concern was his reliance on two-handed punches that caused him to lunge at rushers with extended arms and forward center of gravity; however, he worked on this issue in the offseason and shifted to hand-flashing technique, using the two-handed punch only rarely in the Bengals game.
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