Commanders extend Laremy Tunsil
- Savings: $15.84 million
- Dead money: $0
- New salary-cap space: $118.01 million
A new deal ahead of time for Tyler Biadasz could go either way. That is not the case for elite left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who is also looking to get paid by the Washington Commanders this offseason.
Adam Peters' trade for Marshon Lattimore, as previously discussed, was disastrous. His decision to acquire Tunsil from the Houston Texans is at the opposite end of the spectrum. The Commanders had to pay a premium to get him into the building, but they would do it all again in a heartbeat.
Tunsil was nothing short of exceptional throughout the campaign. His pass protection was flawless. His run blocking was surprisingly dominant. Becoming a strong mentor to rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. had major benefits attached. While the Ole Miss product still concedes too many penalties, his influence on and off the field was a revelation.
Now, Tunsil wants his money. He's made no secret of that, and the blindside enforcer could potentially reset the market in the region of $30 million per season. The Commanders cannot afford for this to drag into another Terry McLaurin situation, and a new deal will also save them a considerable amount on their 2026 cap for good measure.
Tunsil is representing himself, but both sides should reach a compromise quickly.
Commanders restructure Sam Cosmi
- Savings: $9.85 million
- Dead money: $0
- New salary-cap space: $127.86 million
If the Washington Commanders wanted even more cash to spend, general manager Adam Peters could also consider restructuring a contract to kick the can down the road slightly. They've got enough space to do this, but it should be considered only for franchise cornerstones who have already cemented their status.
Looking at the possibilities, Sam Cosmi makes the most sense for a contract restructure. The stud right guard made a successful return to the lineup after a torn ACL last season. He's one of the most consistent and dominant interior forces in the league. Even though he ended the campaign on injured reserve, it was merely precautionary, with the Commanders playing for nothing other than pride.
Cosmi will be a focal point throughout his contract, which runs through the 2028 season. If the Commanders want to maximize every last drip of financial availability during a pivotal offseason for the club, tweaking his contract seems feasible, saving $9.85 million in 2026.
That contract will go a little later into the deal, which may prove complicated once Jayden Daniels' megabucks extension is confirmed down the road. However, Washington needs significant improvements right now, so restructuring Cosmi's deal would give Peters even more ammunition.