Commanders sign two veteran offensive linemen to bolster group for 2023 season: reports
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The Washington Commanders are revamping their offensive line, signing one veteran with two Super Bowl rings under his belt, and another with a fantastic comeback story after a gruesome injury that occurred while playing at FedEx Field.
Former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie is reportedly joining his offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in Washington on a three-year, $24 million deal, per NFL journalist Ari Meirov.
Former New York Giants guard/center Nick Gates is also heading to the Commanders on a three-year deal as well with a maximum value of $18 million, per NFL Network. Gates has $8 million of that guaranteed as well.
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Nick Gates of the New York Giants warms up prior to the NFC wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)
Starting with Wylie, he has experience as a guard, but Washington is looking to bolster their right tackle position and they jumped at the chance of reuniting him with Bieniemy.
Wylie was a staple on the right side for Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes this past season, starting every regular-season game and playoff game at right tackle. The Eastern Michigan product went undrafted in 2018, but landed with the Chiefs and became an immediate presence on their line at right guard.
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He’s done nothing but play at a high level in his five years with Kansas City, which has produced two Super Bowl rings already in his career.
Members of the New York Giants medical staff tend to center Nick Gates during