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Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil suffers torn triceps, out indefinitely

Five-time Pro Bowler injured in practice, likely needs surgery and will miss significant portion of 2026 season.

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Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during practice on August 9, 2026, and will likely require surgery and miss at least a significant portion of the regular season. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowler in his second season with Washington after signing a $60.2 million extension in March, was one of the team's most important offensive pieces tasked with protecting quarterback Jayden Daniels' blindside. The Commanders will need to reshuffle their offensive line with candidates including Andrew Wylie or Brandon Coleman.

  • Five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil torn triceps during practice drills and likely needs surgery.
  • Tunsil, in second year of $60.2 million extension, was one of Commanders' most critical offensive pieces protecting QB Jayden Daniels.
  • Commanders must reshuffle offensive line with options including Andrew Wylie or Brandon Coleman as replacement.
  • Tunsil expected to miss at least significant portion of 2026 regular season.

How it unfolded

  1. Report NFL and media outlets analyze impact

    Coverage highlights Tunsil's importance as one of the premier left tackles in the NFL and discusses potential replacement options including Andrew Wylie and Brandon Coleman.

  2. Report NFL Network reports injury details

    Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche report that Tunsil will likely require surgery and miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.

  3. Event Tunsil tears triceps in practice

    Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during 1-on-1 pass-rush drills in practice on Saturday, August 9, 2026.

What people are saying verbatim

“Commanders five-time Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice today during 1-on-1 pass-rush drills. He'll likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.”

Mike Garafolo, NFL Network reporter · Bluesky (via Reddit) · Aug 8, 8:13 PM

“He was arguably Washington's second-most important piece of the offense behind Jayden Daniels, considering he was entrusted with protecting the quarterback's blindside and is one of the premier left tackles in the NFL.”

NFL.com, Sports news outlet · NFL.com · Aug 8