Commanders Acquire Tunsil, Extend Him To 'Record' Deal But Details Unclear

Washington traded away draft picks to get the star left tackle, but the team did not confirm the reported contract terms.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:07am

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The Washington Commanders acquired star left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans, and quickly announced they had extended him to a 'record' contract. However, the team did not provide the specific details of the extension, which were instead reported by ESPN and NFL Network, citing Tunsil's business manager. The reported two-year, $60.2 million deal with $61.5 million guaranteed would make Tunsil the NFL's first $30 million per year offensive lineman, but the Commanders have not officially confirmed those numbers.

Why it matters

The Commanders traded away valuable future draft picks to acquire Tunsil, signaling their commitment to protecting their young quarterback. However, the lack of official confirmation on the contract details raises questions about the true financial commitment and cap implications of the deal, which could have ripple effects across the roster and the league.

The details

According to reports, the Commanders traded multiple future draft picks to the Texans to acquire Tunsil. Once they had him, the team quickly announced they had extended Tunsil to a 'record' contract. However, the specific terms of the extension, including the reported two-year, $60.2 million deal with $61.5 million guaranteed, were not confirmed by the Commanders. Those details were instead reported by ESPN and NFL Network, citing Tunsil's business manager.

  • On March 14, 2025, the Commanders announced they had acquired Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans.
  • On March 8, 2026, reports surfaced that the Commanders had extended Tunsil to a 'record' contract.

The players

Laremy Tunsil

A star left tackle who was traded from the Houston Texans to the Washington Commanders.

Washington Commanders

The NFL team that acquired Laremy Tunsil and reportedly extended him to a 'record' contract, though they did not confirm the specific details.

Houston Texans

The NFL team that traded Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders.

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