Washington’s new left tackle introduces himself to the local media and fans
A hot topic of conversation all offseason had been what Adam Peters would do to enhance the Washington Commanders offensive line ahead of the 2025 season. A week ago, we all learned the answer when the NFL world was stunned by the announcement of a trade between the Commanders and Texans that would bring one of the best left tackles in the NFL, Laremy Tunsil, to Washington for a handful of picks. The trade was made official on Saturday, and the Commanders new LT spoke to the media today.
Tunsil talked about the trade from the Texans to the Commanders, and how it was different from when Miami moved him. It was business for Houston as they wanted to get younger, and they’ve made a lot of changes this offseason. Tunsil will move from blocking for C.J. Stroud to blocking for Jayden Daniels, and he’s ready for his new QB to make his “job hella easy”.
Tunsil was asked about his contract after the trade, and if he’s pushing for a new deal with his new team. He has two years left on his current deal, but he passed on the question and said Adam Peters and the front office know where he stands on that. Tunsil is due $21.35 million over each of his remaining years, but doesn’t have any guaranteed money for his final year.
Laremy Tunsil is entering his 10th NFL season, and he said the best is yet to come. The sky’s the limit with this team as long as Jayden Daniels is under center. Tunsil talked about eliminating the 19 penalties he had last year, and improving in every aspect of his game. He’s also working on being a mentor to young players which will help second-year offensive tackle Brandon Coleman who will be switching positions after the Tunsil trade.
LT at LT@KingTunsil78 | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/ymneEZn8IX
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 15, 2025
LIVE: T Laremy Tunsil speaks to the media https://t.co/IWopzjlh3r
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 17, 2025
Nothing personal, just business:
Tunsil added: “I honestly think it was a business move to play the young guys. … I don’t think it was anything personal. I don’t think it was [based] off play last year.”https://t.co/ZV5Bv7kABZ
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 17, 2025
Tunsil said he’s learned to not take anything personal with being traded, as he’s been through the situation twice now. Appreciates the Texans organization and them giving him a call to notify him of their decision
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025
Laremy Tunsil said he understands the business of football and doesn’t take the trade as anything personal from the Texans end. Said he appreciated Houston giving him a heads up about the trade, something that wasn’t afforded him when traded from Miami
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 17, 2025
Huge impact:
New Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil:
“I think I can make a huge impact quickly. They traded for me for that reason.” pic.twitter.com/9g7f7Dt45M
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 17, 2025
Laremy Tunsil addressing the media. Thinks he can make a “huge impact.” “Pass protector, a damn good run blocker.” Also mentioned he can be a mentor to younger players
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025
Jayden Daniels:
#Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil on playing with his new QB Jayden Daniels:
“I damn sure can’t wait to block for Jayden Daniels.” pic.twitter.com/JTlQzuG5ip
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) March 17, 2025
Tunsil said he “damn sure can’t wait” to block for Jayden Daniels. “He’s a baller.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025
Laremy Tunsil on Jayden Daniels: “He’s a baller and he’s going to make my job hella easy.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 17, 2025
Word Tunsil used to describe Jayden Daniels: “Athletic. Composed.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025
Contract negotiations:
Laremy Tunsil when asked if about his remaining 2 years and if he’s looking for more: “[Adam Peters] and the front office know where I stand on that.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 17, 2025
Energy in the building:
Laremy Tunsil on his first view of the Commanders’ “culture” from his visit over the weekend: “The energy in that building is off the charts, really. Everybody is happy, everybody is energetic, everybody is looking to win.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 17, 2025
Penalties last year:
#Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil on his penalties last year:
“Those 19 penalties I had last season was unacceptable. That’s something I want to address for sure, getting that number down or even having none…” pic.twitter.com/Fdpi1z3cwX
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) March 17, 2025
Tunsil said the 19 penalties he had last season were “unacceptable” and wants to work on getting that number down next season
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025
Sky’s the limit:
Tunsil: The sky’s the limit for this team
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 17, 2025