The Washington Commanders won't want to remember their 2025 season exploits with any great fondness. However, it wasn't all bad, despite the 5-12 record.
And for one player, it cemented his status as an underrated yet integral part of the team's future plans.
This has never been in doubt over the past couple of seasons in Washington. But after a successful return from injury, the national media is now starting to give Sam Cosmi the respect the fans have demanded.
Cosmi spent the early part of the campaign recovering from a torn ACL.