Tunçil Returns Strong, Surprises Expectations!
Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil keeps making history.
Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil is not only a terrific football player, but he also happens to be a smart businessman. Earlier this week, Tunsil and the Commanders agreed to a contract extension for two years at $60. 02 million.
Washington now has Tunsil under contract through the 2028 season. As for Tunsil, he resets the offensive tackle market — again. He also becomes the first offensive lineman to average $30 million per season.
Did we tell you that Tunsil represents himself? Most amazingly, Tunsil has reset the tackle market twice before, becoming the first offensive lineman to average $20 million per season — and $25 million per season. Tunsil, 31, was a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and has now signed three contract extensions, which is almost unheard of in the NFL outside of quarterbacks and 49ers left tackle Trent Williams.
Salary cap expert Joel Corry of CBS Sports weighed in on the various contracts handed out this week during the first week of free agency and Tunsil's new deal caught his attention. Laremy Tunsil, who represents himself, became the NFL's first $30 million-per-year offensive lineman. The left tackle received a two-year, $60.