"When the Washington Commanders struck a bombshell trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil during the offseason, it was seen as a massive statement of intent from general manager Adam Peters. Even though things didn't go according to plan for the team as a whole in 2025, the elite-level blindside enforcer was as advertised. And his old club was probably ruing the decision to part ways with the former Ole Miss standout after their disastrous playoff loss to the New England Patriots."
"The Houston Texans felt disposing of Tunsil was a risk worth taking. His production was still high, but the AFC South club felt like it needed to extract maximum value for a player whose leadership was called into question by those in power. Commanders struck gold with Laremy Tunsil, and the Texans paid in the end Head coach DeMeco Ryans' squad managed to get through the season and the wild-card round on the back of their exceptional defense."
The Washington Commanders acquired left tackle Laremy Tunsil in a blockbuster offseason trade and received elite-level play despite a disappointing 2025 team performance. The Houston Texans traded Tunsil to maximize return amid concerns about his leadership despite strong on-field production. Tunsil delivered flawless pass protection, dominant run blocking, and continued to draw penalties but stood out as the Commanders' best left tackle performance since Trent Williams. The Texans' offensive line collapsed in the playoff loss to the New England Patriots, exposing quarterback C.J. Stroud to relentless pressure. Tunsil also provided mentorship to a rookie right-side lineman.
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