Commanders Face Setback as Tunsil Injures Triceps in Game
WHO:
NBC Sports - Laremy Tunsil is a five-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Commanders since March 2025.
Heavy NFL - Taylor Decker, a ten-year veteran offensive tackle, has emerged as a favorite for the Washington Commanders following Laremy Tunsil's injury.
NY Post - Laremy Tunsil, All-Pro offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders
Heavy NFL - Washington Commanders organization
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss most, or all, of the 2026 NFL regular season due to his injury.
ESPN - The recovery time for Tunsil's torn triceps is typically at least four months and as long as six or seven months.
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are being urged to sign Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Decker following Tunsil's injury.
PhillyVoice - Tunsil will almost certainly miss the Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles and possibly also the Week 8 matchup.
NBC Sports - Laremy Tunsil is likely to miss most, or all, of his second season with the Commanders due to his injury.
Hogs Haven - Tunsil just signed a 2-year, $60 million contract extension that reestablishes him as the highest-paid left tackle in the league.
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are being urged to sign Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Decker after Tunsil's injury.
NBC Sports - Laremy Tunsil is likely to require surgery and is now set to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are expected to sign Taylor Decker, a ten-year veteran offensive tackle, following Tunsil's injury.
Hogs Haven - Brandon Coleman is expected to take over as the Commanders' left tackle in Tunsil's absence.
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are expected to sign Taylor Decker, a ten-year veteran offensive tackle, following Tunsil's injury.
Heavy NFL - Tunsil's injury is described as a "significant blow" to the Commanders' offensive line.
Heavy NFL - Tunsil might be out for the entire 2026 season due to his injury.
ESPN - Tunsil was hurt in a one-on-one pass rush drill against linebacker Odafe Oweh, who started upfield then rushed inside and drove into Tunsil's upper body. Tunsil immediately bent over in apparent pain and held his right side.
ESPN - The recovery time for Laremy Tunsil's torn triceps is typically at least four months and as long as six or seven months.
ESPN - Tunsil was injured during a one-on-one pass rush drill against linebacker Odafe Oweh.
ESPN - Tunsil signed a two-year extension in the offseason worth $61.5 million in total guarantees, making him the first offensive lineman to receive a contract averaging $30 million per season.
ESPN - Tunsil was the only Commander named in the top 10 heading into the 2026 season in ESPN's recent survey of coaches and executives.
ESPN - The Commanders traded four draft picks to Houston for Tunsil and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 offseason.
NBC Sports - Laremy Tunsil is likely to require surgery and is now set to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
NBC Sports - Tunsil suffered the injury during one-on-one drills.
NBC Sports - Tunsil has started 139 career games for Miami, Houston, and Washington since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2016.
Heavy NFL - Laremy Tunsil's injury could impact the Washington Commanders' performance in their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
NY Post - Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during practice.
Heavy NFL - Tunsil could miss time due to the injury.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The injury occurred during practice for the Washington Commanders.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on September 13.
Heavy NFL - The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on September 13.
Heavy NFL - The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on September 13.
Heavy NFL - The injury happened in a practice session on a Saturday.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are seeking to sign Decker as a response to losing Tunsil, who is considered a key player.
Heavy NFL - The Commanders are seeking to sign Decker as a response to losing Tunsil, who is considered a key player.
Heavy NFL - The injury to Tunsil is described as a significant setback for the Commanders, potentially reshaping their strategy against the Seahawks' defensive front.
NY Post - The injury is described as a "crushing hit" for the Commanders.
HOW:
Hogs Haven - An MRI confirmed that Tunsil tore his triceps, which will likely require surgery.
Hogs Haven - An MRI showed Tunsil tore his triceps, which will likely require surgery.
ESPN - Tunsil was evaluated in the medical tent after suffering the injury during practice and subsequently left for further evaluation.
ESPN - Tunsil was evaluated in the medical tent after suffering the injury during practice.
ESPN - Tunsil is likely to require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Heavy NFL - The injury was sustained during a practice session, although specific details on how the injury occurred were not provided.
Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2026 NFL regular season due to a torn triceps that an MRI confirmed will likely require surgery. Recovery time for this type of injury typically ranges from four to seven months, meaning he will almost certainly miss the Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles and could also be sidelined for the Week 8 game. In light of Tunsil's injury, the Commanders are being urged to sign Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Decker to bolster their offensive line.