A significant improvement: Washington’s left tackles struggled in 2024, allowing 10 sacks and 57 pressures. In contrast, Laremy Tunsil has given up just 10 sacks and 65 total pressures over the past three seasons combined.
A model of reliability: Tunsil has been one of the NFL’s steadiest tackles, earning a pass-blocking grade above 85.0 in five of the last six seasons. He has only allowed more than five sacks in a season once and has consistently played over 800 snaps while maintaining a pass-blocking grade of at least 75.0—aside from one injury-shortened season.
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One of the biggest moves on the first day of free agency came when the Washington Commanders acquired left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. Tunsil, who ranked as the fourth-most-valuable left tackle last season, was a surprising trade target but immediately provides Washington with a cornerstone protector for quarterback Jayden Daniels—a vital addition for his development.
Tunsil has consistently ranked among the league’s best pass protectors, earning a pass-blocking grade above 85.0 in five of the last six seasons. The only time he dipped below that mark was in 2021 when a thumb injury sidelined him for most of the season. Since returning, he has solidified his reputation, posting a 91.8 pass-blocking grade over the past three seasons—the second-best in the NFL. Beyond his elite pass protection, Tunsil is also coming off a career-high 74.0 run-blocking grade, making him a complete player at one of the game’s most valuable positions.
