Washington Commanders officially introduce new left tackle Laremy Tunsil

WASHINGTON/7NEWS — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a new top protector.

Laremy Tunsil, the left tackle, was introduced to the Washington, D.C. media on Monday.

Tunsil has two years remaining on his three-year, $75 million extension he signed in 2023. His cap hit for 2025 will be over $20 million. But that's okay with the Commanders because they have one of the best in the business protecting the blindside of Daniels.

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"I can't wait to block for Jayden Daniels," Tunsil said during his Monday press conference. "He's a baller. Just from seeing him on TV and on film too, it seems like he's a better dude."

The trade went down last week when Washington acquired Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, a 2025 seventh-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

In his career, the 30-year-old Tunsil has started in all 125 games he has appeared in and is a five-time Pro Bowler. In 2016, he earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors.

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"I can make a huge impact," Tunsil said. "Pass protector, damn good run blocker."

Since 2022, he has earned a 91.7 pass-blocking grade (second among all offensive tackles) and allowed a presser rate of 3.1 percent, the third-best among all offensive tackles.

Not only does Tunsil fill a significant hole, but the move allows the Commanders to move rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman to either left guard or right tackle, improving two positions with one move.