The opening day of the NFL’s “legal tampering period” has not disappointed when it comes to blockbuster deals.
Instead of landing a notable free agent, the Washington Commanders made another blockbuster trade to bolster their offense.
Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil is heading to the nation’s capital in exchange for a package of 2025 and 2026 draft picks. Washington also received a 2025 fourth-round selection as part of the deal (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter).
Tunsil still has two years left on his contract and will come with a $21.35M salary cap hit next season.
It’s the second major trade general manager Adam Peters has agreed to make this offseason. The team will also be acquiring San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, a deal made on March 1.
On top of those exchanges, Washington also re-signed major pieces of its NFC Championship-qualifying team and will add former New York Jets DT Javon Kinlaw to the mix.
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