Sam Cosmi has been knocked down, but he is not pitying himself. The former Texas Longhorn tackle was injured Saturday night in the second quarter of the Commanders' 45-31 upset over the Lions in Detroit.
There was only one blemish in Washington's 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions Saturday in the NFC divisional round. Right guard Sam Cosmi went down with an injury in the second quarter and did not return.
The Commanders will likely be without a starting offensive lineman as they try to advance to the Super Bowl.
Washington Commanders' starting right guard, Sam Cosmi, tore his ACL during the NFC divisional-round win over the Detroit Lions on January 18, 2025, w
Cosmi was injured in the win over Detroit, and Trent Scott came in to relieve him and, in truth, didn't miss a beat. But now head coach Dan Quinn has offered up a brutal update on Sam's injury and it is not good news for Washington.
Washington Commanders lineman Sam Cosmi sent a heartfelt message to fans after his brutal injury ended his season.
Washington Commanders starting right guard Sam Cosmi has a torn ACL and is out for the remainder of the NFL playoffs.
Commanders starting guard Sam Cosmi will miss the rest of the postseason with an ACL tear, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.
The Commanders will play in their first NFC championship since the 1991 season next Sunday. They'll do so without one of their best offensive linemen.
The Washington Commanders were triumphant in a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. However, like most wins, the Commanders didn't get it without a toll to pay.
Cosmi suffered a knee injury in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Lions and is questionable to return. Cosmi got rolled up on during Washington's touchdown run in the second quarter. He was pinned backward for a few seconds and then had to be helped off the field.