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The Washington Commanders have a giant hole to fill for the upcoming 2026 season. After being helped off the field in Saturday's practice, further tests revealed that left tackle Laremy Tunsil had suffered a torn pec. That's the worst possible news for Washington at the worst possible time.
Where do the Commanders turn now? Brandon Coleman makes the most sense. He started 12 games at left tackle for the Commanders as a rookie in 2024. Last season, Coleman started the final three games at left tackle. He played well. But Coleman is currently competing with Chris Paul for the starting left guard position.
So, what if Washington looks outside for a Tunsil replacement? One name stands out: Taylor Decker.
Decker, who turns 33 later this month, spent the past 10 seasons as the left tackle for the Detroit Lions. For his NFL career, Decker has played in and started 140 games. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024.
Why is Decker no longer with the Lions? Well, Detroit had a young replacement lined up. Penei Sewell was dominant as Detroit's right tackle for the past three seasons, but it was clear his future was on the left side. And when Decker's price tag was too high for the Lions, the two sides couldn't agree to terms on a restructured deal, and Decker requested his release.
Decker to Washington does make some sense. Offensive coordinator David Blough was Decker's teammate from 2019-21 and part of 2023 with the Lions. No one would know Decker better than Blough. And money isn't a problem for the Commanders, who had over $43 million available in cap space before Friday's signing of Stefon Diggs.
Still, Coleman makes the most sense. But what if Washington wants Coleman at left guard, or to keep him in a utility role? If that's the case, then Decker is worth a call. No one player can replace Tunsil, but the Commanders do have better options than most.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Former Lions' Pro Bowler an option for Commanders as Laremy Tunsil replacement
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Where do the Commanders turn now? Brandon Coleman makes the most sense. He started 12 games at left tackle for the Commanders as a rookie in 2024. Last season, Coleman started the final three games at left tackle. He played well. But Coleman is currently competing with Chris Paul for the starting left guard position.
So, what if Washington looks outside for a Tunsil replacement? One name stands out: Taylor Decker.
Decker, who turns 33 later this month, spent the past 10 seasons as the left tackle for the Detroit Lions. For his NFL career, Decker has played in and started 140 games. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024.
Why is Decker no longer with the Lions? Well, Detroit had a young replacement lined up. Penei Sewell was dominant as Detroit's right tackle for the past three seasons, but it was clear his future was on the left side. And when Decker's price tag was too high for the Lions, the two sides couldn't agree to terms on a restructured deal, and Decker requested his release.
Decker to Washington does make some sense. Offensive coordinator David Blough was Decker's teammate from 2019-21 and part of 2023 with the Lions. No one would know Decker better than Blough. And money isn't a problem for the Commanders, who had over $43 million available in cap space before Friday's signing of Stefon Diggs.
Still, Coleman makes the most sense. But what if Washington wants Coleman at left guard, or to keep him in a utility role? If that's the case, then Decker is worth a call. No one player can replace Tunsil, but the Commanders do have better options than most.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Former Lions' Pro Bowler an option for Commanders as Laremy Tunsil replacement
Continue reading...
