Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffers torn triceps

Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss a significant portion of the NFL season after suffering a torn triceps during practice on Saturday.

The 32-year-old sustained the severe arm injury during a one-on-one pass rush drill against linebacker Odafe Oweh at the team’s Ashburn facility.

The veteran lineman is likely to require surgery to repair the muscular damage.

Recovery timelines for this specific physical setback typically range from four to seven months.

Record-breaking contract

Losing the five-time Pro Bowler represents a devastating blow to a Washington offence hoping to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 campaign last year.

The former Houston Texan recently signed a two-year extension featuring $61.5m in total guarantees.

That lucrative deal made the blindside blocker the first offensive lineman in league history to command a salary averaging $30m per season.

He was originally acquired from the Texans during the 2025 off-season in a blockbuster trade involving four draft picks.

Replacement options

The highly-rated tackle had immediately established himself as a crucial locker room leader, acting as a mentor to recent first-round pick Josh Conerly.

Washington must now look to their depth chart to ensure they can adequately protect their quarterback’s blindside.

Second-year lineman Brandon Coleman, who started 12 games in the position as a rookie in 2024, is a prime candidate to step into the starting role.

Veteran blocker Andrew Wylie remains another option, though he has spent the vast majority of his professional career operating on the right flank.

The devastating injury severely dampens what had been a highly positive training camp, arriving just days after the franchise signed star receiver Stefon Diggs.