Sam Cosmi discusses his future with the Commanders

One of Washington’s top young offensive players is heading into the final season of his rookie contract in 2024. Right guard Sam Cosmi is the Commanders’ top offensive lineman and is arguably already one of the NFL’s top guards.

The Commanders selected Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, and he immediately became the starting right tackle. However, after two seasons at right tackle, former coach Ron Rivera moved Cosmi inside, and it proved to be one of his best decisions in four seasons.

According to Pro Football Focus, Cosmi recorded an 80.6 grade last season, ranked eighth in the NFL. However, beginning in Week 11, Cosmi was the NFL’s highest-graded guard.

The arrow is certainly pointing up for Cosmi.

When Cosmi spoke to the media recently, he was asked about impressing the new staff and said your tape speaks for you, whether it is your current team or any of the other 31 teams.

Cosmi sat down with Scott Abraham of ABC 7 in Washington on Tuesday and discussed his future.

“That’s just the realization of the business,” Cosmi said. The business aspect will take care of itself…….I also say for everybody on this team, everywhere around the league, you always hear from the coaches. Every time you put (on) film, film’s going away. It’s my resume, no matter where I’m at.”

Does Cosmi think this is a prove-it year for him?

“Every year is a prove-it year, I feel like,” Cosmi answered. “The fourth year is a lot of pressure, too, because it’s a contract year. I feel like I proved a lot last year. I feel like being able to move from a position and not just be average at it but excel at a high level. I feel like I proved a lot last year.”

Cosmi said his goal is to be one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen, which he felt he was, but he always aims to be more.

Has Cosmi or his agent had any talks with the Commanders?

“You know, that’s something I’m going to keep to myself as of right now,” Cosmi said. “Once that kind of goes and all that stuff, you guys will hear about.”

That’s an interesting answer. Often, we hear of players putting public pressure on the team by saying they have not been approached about a new deal. Does this mean general manager Adam Peters has already spoken with Cosmi about an extension?

It would be a wise move. Cosmi’s price is only going to go up. He has everything on his side heading into this season, including age and upside. Cosmi should be a priority for Washington, which is in tremendous financial shape currently and into future years.