Cosmi's ACL injury lands him on the PUP list, forcing Washington to navigate a four-game absence to start the season. Allegretti slides into starting right guard with Wylie inside and rookie Conerly Jr. potentially stepping in at right tackle, setting up a midseason return target of Oct. 5 vs Los Angeles. The Giants, Packers, Raiders and Falcons loom in the early schedule as the O-line reshapes itself around this setback.

Washington leans on depth and veteran savvy to blunt the loss, while fantasy managers eye the reshuffled interior for potential upshots in protection and run blocking. Oct. 5 in SoFi Stadium marks Cosmi’s first real return test, a pivotal moment for the line’s cohesion and for noted blockers to deliver on potential value.