Commanders Re-Sign Star Offensive Lineman Laremy Tunsil

New deal keeps Pro Bowl left tackle in Washington for two more seasons.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Washington Commanders have agreed to a new two-year contract extension with star left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The deal is worth $60.2 million in guaranteed money and includes a record-setting $32.5 million signing bonus for an offensive lineman.

Why it matters

Retaining Tunsil, one of the league's premier left tackles, was a critical priority for the Commanders as they look to build around their young core on offense. Keeping Tunsil protects the blind side of quarterback Sam Howell and helps ensure the Commanders' offensive line remains one of the best in the NFL.

The details

The new contract extension keeps Tunsil in Washington through the 2028 season. The $32.5 million signing bonus is the highest ever for an offensive lineman, surpassing the previous record of $30 million. Tunsil has been selected to the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons and is considered one of the top left tackles in the league.

  • The contract extension was agreed to on March 9, 2026.

The players

Laremy Tunsil

A Pro Bowl left tackle for the Washington Commanders who has been one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL over the past several seasons.

Washington Commanders

The professional American football team based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

Sam Howell

The young starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders.

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What they’re saying

“Laremy Tunsil is the cornerstone of our offensive line and one of the best players in the league. Keeping him in Washington was our top priority this offseason.”

— Ron Rivera, Head Coach, Washington Commanders (ESPN)

What’s next

The Commanders will now look to build around Tunsil and Howell as they aim to return to the playoffs in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Commanders' ability to lock up Tunsil to a long-term deal shows their commitment to building a championship-caliber roster through strategic investments in elite talent on both sides of the ball.