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The offensive tackle, who came to Washington in an offseason trade, has been as good as promised, and he’ll be seeking a contract extension after this year.
Through 13 games, he has played at a high level for the Commanders. That deal he signed with Houston is set to expire after the 2026 season. Extension talks between Tunsil and GM Adam Peters almost certainly await this offseason.
“Whatever happens, happens,” Tunsil said. “Of course, I want to be paid. Of course, I want to stay with this organization. … When we get to the offseason, we can handle it.”
Tunsil, who will turn 32 before the start of next season, is set to make a base salary of $20.95 million. The highest-paid left tackle in the NFL is Los Angeles Chargers star Rashawn Slater, who’ll be just 27 in 2026 and makes an average annual salary of $28.5 million.
It’s unclear if the Commanders will be willing to go that high, but Tunsil has again performed among the league’s top left tackles this season. He has been an elite run blocker. As a pass protector, he has allowed just two sacks (tied for third among players who have spent at least 300 snaps at left tackle) and 15 pressures (tied for second), according to TruMedia.
“[I] always think I’m the best. That’s just how I’m wired,” Tunsil said. “I feel like my play speaks for itself. The tape don’t lie.”
Tunsil spends a large chunk of every offseason working with his personal offensive line coach in Auburn, Alabama. This time around, he invited young Commanders offensive linemen Josh Conerly Jr. and Brandon Coleman. His preparation was intense, but that’s his norm.
Tunsil is supremely confident, but he’s also self-aware enough to criticize himself. Last year, he led the NFL with 17 accepted penalties. In an effort to cut down that number, he focused on his fundamentals. Although he has long been a premier pass blocker, he also made it a point of emphasis to improve as a run blocker.
Those efforts have brought results. Tunsil is responsible for just five accepted penalties this season. He’s also been a big reason the Commanders are averaging 4.9 yards per carry (seventh-best in the NFL).
I’ve been “complete as a whole player from top to bottom,” Tunsil said.
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