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Could the Washington Commanders be closing in on a contract extension with star left tackle Laremy Tunsil?
The legal negotiating period for NFL free agency opens at Noon ET on Monday. Free agents are eligible to begin negotiating with other teams, but cannot sign contracts until Wednesday, when the new NFL league year begins.
This deadline isn't a concern for Tunsil or the Commanders. That's because he has one year remaining on his current contract. Tunsil has a base salary of $20.9 million for 2026 with a cap number of $24.9 million, via Over the Cap. But make no mistake, Tunsil wants a deal done.
So does Washington.
Late in the season, Tunsil began dropping subtle hints about wanting to be paid. After the season, Washington general manager Adam Peters made it clear the Commanders wanted to lock down Tunsil for years to come with a lucrative extension. Peters reiterated that desire at the 2026 NFL combine.
Meanwhile, Tunsil was in the Washington area for a Wizards game recently. What did that mean? Maybe nothing. However, on Sunday, Tunsil was busy on his Instagram page, posting several images and videos of himself in a Commanders' uniform from last season.
It could mean that Tunsil is confident that a new deal with Washington is close. Otherwise, why the series of posts? Peters maintained optimism that a new deal with Tunsil will not drag on like the Terry McLaurin situation in 2025.
If the Commanders and Tunsil can agree to terms on a new extension, it would free up even more money for Washington in free agency this year. The Commanders already have over $80 million in cap space and are expected to be very active.
Rashawn Slater became the highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL history last season with a four-year extension worth $114 million, with $92 million in guaranteed money. While Slater is younger than Tunsil, the five-time Pro Bowler is expected to average around $30 million annually on his next deal.
The Commanders acquired Tunsil and a fourth-round pick from the Houston Texans last offseason for picks in the second (2026), third (2025) and fourth rounds (2026). Tunsil was phenomenal in his first season in Washington and the expectation is a deal will get done sooner rather than later.
Is sooner as soon as this week? We shall see.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Will a Laremy Tunsil extension occur this week?
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The legal negotiating period for NFL free agency opens at Noon ET on Monday. Free agents are eligible to begin negotiating with other teams, but cannot sign contracts until Wednesday, when the new NFL league year begins.
This deadline isn't a concern for Tunsil or the Commanders. That's because he has one year remaining on his current contract. Tunsil has a base salary of $20.9 million for 2026 with a cap number of $24.9 million, via Over the Cap. But make no mistake, Tunsil wants a deal done.
So does Washington.
Late in the season, Tunsil began dropping subtle hints about wanting to be paid. After the season, Washington general manager Adam Peters made it clear the Commanders wanted to lock down Tunsil for years to come with a lucrative extension. Peters reiterated that desire at the 2026 NFL combine.
Meanwhile, Tunsil was in the Washington area for a Wizards game recently. What did that mean? Maybe nothing. However, on Sunday, Tunsil was busy on his Instagram page, posting several images and videos of himself in a Commanders' uniform from last season.
It could mean that Tunsil is confident that a new deal with Washington is close. Otherwise, why the series of posts? Peters maintained optimism that a new deal with Tunsil will not drag on like the Terry McLaurin situation in 2025.
If the Commanders and Tunsil can agree to terms on a new extension, it would free up even more money for Washington in free agency this year. The Commanders already have over $80 million in cap space and are expected to be very active.
Rashawn Slater became the highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL history last season with a four-year extension worth $114 million, with $92 million in guaranteed money. While Slater is younger than Tunsil, the five-time Pro Bowler is expected to average around $30 million annually on his next deal.
The Commanders acquired Tunsil and a fourth-round pick from the Houston Texans last offseason for picks in the second (2026), third (2025) and fourth rounds (2026). Tunsil was phenomenal in his first season in Washington and the expectation is a deal will get done sooner rather than later.
Is sooner as soon as this week? We shall see.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Will a Laremy Tunsil extension occur this week?
Continue reading...
