One Commander reminded people that he's one of their best players in his much anticipated return to action

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Josh Taylor | Last updated Oct 22, 2025 10:36 PM ET

The Washington Commanders lost a heartbreaking game against the Dallas Cowboys last week, but they did get one major win in the process on the field.

The season has derailed quickly with a lot of injuries adding up on both sides of the ball, but they did get one player back from a long road of recovery, and it was one of the brightest spots of the team this past Sunday.

The offensive line had to be shuffled around, but they finally found their groove over the last few weeks. It was just in time, too, because now right guard Sam Cosmi is back, and he reminded everyone how good he is.

Sam Cosmi shines in return

Cosmi has been a fan favorite since he was drafted, and he's one of the more likable players on the team with his effort and on-field celebrations after a big play. The Commanders' run in the playoffs last season was special, but Cosmi went down with a serious knee injury against the Detroit Lions that really put a damper on the win. We knew it would be a long road to come back to full health, but Cosmi put his head down and went to work behind the scenes.

The team opened up his 21-day window to return much quicker than anticipated, and he finally made his season debut on Sunday against the Cowboys. It was a successful debut as we all expected, and Cosmi had a flawless day on the field.

Interested to see the tape in the ground game, but Sam Cosmi was a positive (in pass pro) in his first start since the Divisional RD (41 snaps):

• 0 sacks
• 0 QB hits
• 2 pressures

~ 83.5 pass pro effectiveness grade

Chris Paul also continues to show up:

• 0 sacks
• 0…
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) October 19, 2025

He only gave up two pressures in his first game back from a serious knee injury. That's the kind of performance you have to be proud of, and no one deserves it more than Cosmi.

The future looks bright for the offensive line

Cosmi was the missing piece for the offensive line that didn't start pretty, but finally found its identity. The Commanders traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who has been as advertised all season long, and has already earned an extension in the near future. Chris Paul has been the biggest surprise of the season after taking Brandon Coleman's spot at left guard and never looking back. Rookie Josh Conerly Jr. also had a rough start at right tackle, but he rode the wave, and he's been playing much better as the young pup on the team.

The offensive line has been a weak spot for the Commanders for years, but for once, it doesn't look like they need to address any changes to any starting spots this offseason now that Cosmi is back to dominating on the line, and they have depth as well.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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