The center market hasn’t offered many realistic options for the Green Bay Packers. Tyler Linderbaum is the biggest name out there, but he was inconsistent with the Baltimore Ravens last season. Because of that, it felt like the Packers might have to wait until the draft to truly address their issues at the position. However, the Washington Commanders may have provided an unexpected solution.
On Friday, the Commanders released Tyler Biadasz. The 28-year-old started 31 games over the past two seasons and was the 13th-highest graded center in football last year. He ranked 13th in run-blocking grade and 30th in pass-blocking grade among qualifying centers. Even with some inconsistencies in pass protection, he was considerably more productive overall than Elgton Jenkins and Sean Rhyan, who started at center for the Packers last season.
Biadasz would check a lot of boxes for Green Bay. Over the past two seasons in Washington, he allowed just four sacks across 1,270 pass-protection snaps. He’s also been a solid presence in the run game and, at just 28 years old, is still in his prime.
Commanders C Tyler Biadasz finding work 💥
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— Last of the Fullbacks (@TheLastFullback) October 23, 2025
Since he was cut, any deal he signs wouldn’t factor into the compensatory pick equation — something that matters for Green Bay this year. The Packers could bring him in to solidify the position right away while still targeting a developmental center on Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft. That approach would give them a reliable starter now and a potential successor for the future, putting the position on much firmer ground for 2026 and beyond.
Biadasz’s situation gives interested teams a head start. Because Washington released him, he isn’t tied to the March 11 start of the new league year and can negotiate and sign immediately as a vested veteran. That timing could work in Green Bay’s favor, especially with Jenkins likely on his way out and Rhyan’s future still uncertain.
Financially, there’s a reasonable scenario where the Packers secure him for under $10 million per year. Brian Gutekunst would still have to make a few cap adjustments, but locking in an experienced, 28-year-old center at that number would be a calculated addition rather than an overpay.
However, Green Bay shouldn’t expect to be alone in pursuing him. A 28-year-old center with starting experience and solid production is going to draw interest, so the Packers would need to be prepared to spend a little to get it done.
The good news is that it makes sense for both sides. The Packers need a dependable starting center, and Biadasz would walk into a clear-cut role on a competitive NFC team. After not being part of a true contender in 2025, the chance to start up front for a playoff-caliber roster could be just as attractive to him as the financial terms of the deal.
Every once in a while, a fix to a roster issue presents itself unexpectedly. That might be the case for the Packers with Tyler Biadasz. Instead of rolling the dice on Sean Rhyan, who was more or less a slightly below-average option at center, Green Bay could opt for a proven upgrade who brings more stability to the position.