The Washington Commanders add an experienced veteran offensive lineman who could shake up the depth chart before the season

Injuries are part of the game , especially with longer seasons, and having a tackle who can easily play on both sides of the line can go a long way towards the success of the offense. Keeping Jayden Daniels upright is the top priority of the season, and we saw hiccups occur last season when a backup lineman had to come in the game.

Flexibility helps sort out the rest of the offensive line

Fant has played almost an even split between left and right tackle in his career, which helps with how the Commanders can decide the fate of others. He played 2,154 snaps at left tackle and 2,092 reps at right tackle over his eight career seasons in the league. Fant recently played as the backup right tackle for the Seattle Seahawks last season, but only saw the field 30 times.

Before that, he started 915 snaps on the right side opposite of Tunsil, and only allowed three sacks and four hits. We've seen Andrew Wylie play everywhere except center this offseason, and I think this move can help him settle in at right guard until Sam Cosmi comes off the PUP list, or fill in at left guard with Brandon Coleman still dealing with an injury.

Fant can be the backup for both sides of the line while Wylie plays inside, and Coleman and Cosmi's return can free up Wylie for even more depth across the line. HC Dan Quinn said there were concerns with the offensive line dealing with injuries and guys missing time, so this move helps tremendously before the season starts.

Peters took improving the offensive line very seriously this offseason, and another addition with Fant solidifies that the Commanders' offensive line can be a strong point of the team. Fant is a guy I see making the team.