The NFL’s legal tampering period kicked off Monday, but we also saw a blockbuster trade between two playoff teams, as the Houston Texans are trading star left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
The Texans are giving up Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, 2025 seventh-round pick, 2026 second-round pick and 2026 fourth-round pick, according to The Washington Post.
A five-time Pro Bowler, Tunsil has been with the Texans since 2019. The 30-year-old has two more years remaining on his current contract, and is currently the No. 3 highest-paid left tackle in the NFL in terms of AAV ($25 million).
Washington surprised the NFL world by making the NFC Championship Game this past season thanks to the play of NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels. Commanders general manager Adam Peters knows his team’s Super Bowl window is now open, which is why he has been aggressive recently in trading draft capital for talent.
At last year’s trade deadline, he acquired former New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Just a few weeks ago, Washington sent the San Francisco 49ers a fifth-round pick for wide receiver Deebo Samuel. And now, one of the game’s most recognizable left tackles is on his way to D.C.
This is a developing story.
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Author: Jordan Dajani
March 10, 2025 | 4:30 pm
