Last week, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury praised left tackle Laremy Tunsil before saying that “he’s going to get a lot of money.”
Tunsil later admitted that yes, he wants to be paid, but he hopes it’s in Washington after the Commanders traded for him last offseason. With two years remaining on his contract, Tunsil is due a nice raise after his outstanding debut season in Washington.
Tunsil has started every game for the Commanders this season, but that could be in jeopardy on Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tunsil left Sunday’s Week 15 win over the New York Giants in the first half with what was reported as a shoulder injury. Trainers worked with Tunsil on the sideline, but he went into the locker room.
Tunsil did return to the game, only to leave again, when Washington reported his injury as an oblique. Overall, Tunsil played 29 of the Commanders’ 61 offensive snaps.
On Monday, head coach Dan Quinn offered an update on Tunsil.
“He has an oblique injury, and we’ll have to see what the strength looks like for him, the movement, the strength over the next couple days,” Quinn said. “And if he’s able to, then he will play.”
Remember, Washington plays on Saturday — not Sunday. That one day could make a big difference in Tunsil’s availability this week. The Commanders have nothing to play for with three games remaining, and ended quarterback Jayden Daniels’ season on Monday.
If Tunsil can’t go, Washington has Brandon Coleman. As a rookie last season, Coleman started 15 total games at left tackle, including the playoffs. He started all three games against the Eagles.