Commanders Ink Tunsil to Massive $60M Extension

Two-year deal makes left tackle the highest-paid at his position

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Washington Commanders have signed Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year, $60.2 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL with an average annual salary of $30 million. The deal includes $61.5 million in guarantees and a record $32.5 million signing bonus for an offensive lineman.

Why it matters

Keeping Tunsil, a key protector for young quarterback Jayden Daniels, was a priority for the Commanders. However, the massive contract raises questions about the team's long-term salary cap management and whether they overpaid for an aging veteran tackle.

The details

Tunsil, 29, was entering the final year of his previous contract. The new deal ties him to Washington through the 2028 season. It surpasses the previous high for an offensive lineman of $28 million per year set by Trent Williams of the San Francisco 49ers.

  • The contract extension was signed on March 9, 2026, the first day of NFL free agency.

The players

Laremy Tunsil

A 29-year-old Pro Bowl left tackle for the Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels

The young starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders.

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What’s next

The Commanders will need to carefully manage their salary cap in the coming years to ensure they can field a competitive roster around Tunsil and Daniels.

The takeaway

The Commanders' decision to make Tunsil the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league underscores the premium they place on protecting their young quarterback, but it also carries significant long-term financial risk if Tunsil's play declines in the latter years of the contract.