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Commanders’ Sam Cosmi tore his ACL and will be out for the rest of the playoffs


Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi will miss the rest of the postseason after tearing his right ACL in Saturday’s divisional-round win over the Detroit Lions, coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.

Cosmi has been a key part of the Commanders’ offensive line for several years and started every game this season. He will eventually undergo surgery to repair his knee. Veteran Trent Scott replaced him in Saturday’s 45-31 victory over the Lions.

Washington (14-5) will play the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles-Los Angeles Rams game in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 26.

Cosmi suffered the injury on running back Brian Robinson Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

“Really disappointed in Sam,” Quinn said after the game, before the full extent of his injury was announced. “That’s a big loss for us.”

Washington selected Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 draft. He started at right tackle for two seasons before moving to guard for the 2023 season. His ability to block in space on screens and make plays, among other aspects of his game , has been fundamental for Washington.

Scott has played primarily tackle for Washington this season, but Quinn said he has sometimes been used at guard on their scout team just to get him more reps at the position.

Scott has started 23 games in his seven-year career. In 2021 and 2022, Scott played 22 games at guard for Carolina and then Pittsburgh. Quinn said they will consider matchups to see who replaces Cosmi next weekend, but said Scott “did a really good job.”

The Commanders can also option veteran Michael Deiter, who has started 35 games in his six-year career at guard and center. He has started two games at center this season.



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