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Washington Commanders Rookie OT Taking 'First Good Step' in Training Camp

Brandon Coleman is impressing the Washington Commanders in his first training camp.

Jeremy Brener

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Christian offensive lineman Brandon Coleman (OL12) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Christian offensive lineman Brandon Coleman (OL12) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Commanders have a rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels, but they could also have another first-year player protecting him on the offensive line.

Brandon Coleman, a third-round pick out of TCU, was listed as the starting left tackle on the team's first unofficial depth chart and that could carry into the season.

"He's really had a good camp," Quinn said of Coleman. "I've seen a couple things that happened, we're referring to some injuries earlier. When Wylie went down in practice, we moved Brandon over to right tackle for 20-25 snaps that day. ‘No problem.’ And he's just got a good demeanor. He is very intentional about his practice, but both he and Jayden have earned that right to start for this first preseason game. Like I said to everybody earlier, this is the first good step and that's what it should be.”

READ MORE: 'Players Gravitate Towards' QB Jayden Daniels, Says Commanders Coach Dan Quinn

With the Commanders retooling their offensive line, they can go in a number of different directions. But when you have a player as willing and as versatile as Coleman, it makes things easier for Dan Quinn.

Coleman will look to make his preseason debut on Saturday when the Commanders take on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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