The Washington Commanders added more offensive line depth on Tuesday, signing veteran offensive tackle George Fant. NFL insider Jordan Schultz had the news first, which the team later confirmed.
Fant, 33, recently worked out for the Commanders.
The Commanders fell to 0-2 in the preseason after Monday night’s 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. While several of Washington’s starters did not play, star quarterback Jayden Daniels was among those who played, and he quickly led the Commanders on a four-play, 74-yard drive that ended with a 14-yard touchdown from Daniels. Daniels did not play another snap.
Washington’s projected offensive tackles are Laremy Tunsil and rookie Josh Conerly Jr. Veteran Andrew Wylie, who is competing with Conerly, started at left tackle for Washington on Monday and played well. In addition to playing tackle, Wylie can also play both guard spots.
Fant is a nine-year veteran who has played in 101 career games with 75 starts. Fant spent his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, then three with the New York Jets, one year with the Houston Texans, before returning to Seattle in 2024. He will likely compete with Trent Scott, Bobby Hart, Tyre Phillips and Foster Sarell for one spot.
Fant would give Washington an experienced tackle should Tunsil, Conerly, or Wylie go down.
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