BREAKING: Commanders 'Expected' To Sign Key Cowboys Offensive Lineman
The Dallas Cowboys losing defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to be the head coach of the Washington Commanders was always going to have consequences.
Of course, they’ll be facing off with the NFC East rival twice each season, but the biggest detrimental to Dallas looked like it would be the brain drain Quinn brought about. In naming Joe Whitt Jr. his defensive coordinator, he did just that.
After the legal tampering period began on Monday, Quinn’s Commanders made it clear they weren’t done drawing from Dallas.
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On Monday, Adam Schefter reported that Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz will sign with Washington. That comes just minutes after news that defensive end Dorance Armstrong was also defecting Dallas to sign with Quinn's new team.
“Dan Quinn is bringing in a familiar face: Sources say the #Commanders are expected to sign former #Cowboys C Tyler Biadasz,” he tweeted.
The details of his contract have not yet been released. Pro Football Focus, however, projected him to earn a three-year, $21 million contract.
It quickly became clear that Biadasz was going to be out of Dallas’ price range – a frequent issue given how reluctant the team has been to spend in free agency. The Cowboys will now be tasked with replacing at least two linemen: Biadasz and left tackle Tyron Smith.
Biadasz was Pro Football Focus’ 13th-ranked center in 2023, ahead of Washington’s Nick Gates – also a free agent.
This move makes additional sense for the Commanders, who are likely to draft a rookie quarterback with the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Quarterback Sam Howell took far too many sacks to build an offense around, and a fresh start under center is more than necessary. To help smooth that transition, there’s a good chance a veteran like Biadasz will handle protections at the line of scrimmage.
Notably, Biadasz was only called for three penalties last season, the fifth-least among starting centers. He may not be the biggest fish on the open market, but he’s a consistent, durable, high-effort player that makes sense to invest in, especially given the Commanders’ league-high cap space.
Biadasz, a former fourth-round pick, will likely be replaced by a cheaper free-agent alternative, a mid-to-late-round rookie, or backup lineman T.J. Bass.
