"There is no doubt that Tunsil deserves the lucrative financial commitment he will receive. He's been a shining light amid the almost constant doom and gloom, providing elite pass protection and crushing run-blocking. The fact that the former Ole Miss star has also willingly become a strong mentor presence for rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. only magnifies his exceptional influence on and off the field."
"According to Spotrac, Tunsil is projected to get around $30.64 million per season on a four-year, $122.58 million deal. This would make him the highest-paid left tackle in the league, and if Peters wants to keep his franchise cornerstone happy, he'll pay up sooner rather than later. It's a lot of money, especially given Tunsil is 31. However, offensive tackles tend to retain their consistency well into their thirties, and the 2016 first-round pick hasn't shown any signs of slowing down."
Laremy Tunsil has been a revelation this season after being acquired from the Houston Texans. The Washington Commanders paid a premium to trade for the left tackle, and general manager Adam Peters gained a franchise-altering player. Tunsil has provided elite pass protection, dominant run-blocking, and mentorship to rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. Tunsil wants an early contract extension and could hold out if negotiations drag, leaving Peters incentive to resolve the deal quickly. Spotrac projects a four-year, $122.58 million contract averaging $30.64 million per season, which would make him the league's highest-paid left tackle. Tunsil remains effective at age 31, and retaining him would be expensive but strategically valuable.
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