Commanders lose key player Laremy Tunsil to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in a recent game, impacting team dynamics significantly. Tunsil, regarded as a top three left tackle, is expected to be sidelined for months. His absence raises concerns for the team's passing game, particularly with quarterback Jayden Daniels in a new offensive system. The Commanders plan to shift Brandon Coleman back to left tackle, who previously started in that position, to help fill the void. The team's approach to play-calling may also be adjusted in response to Tunsil's loss.
- •Tunsil expected to miss months with a torn triceps.
- •Brandon Coleman is set to move back to left tackle.
- •Tunsil is considered a top pass protector in the league.
- •The Commanders will adjust play-calling in response to Tunsil's absence.
- •Injury impacts quarterback Jayden Daniels' protection.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Cold, Hard Truth – Life more difficult for Commanders without Laremy Tunsil
"Losing Laremy Tunsil was a big loss for the Washington Commanders
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 5:26 PMHibs win at Rangers as McInnes remains winless- Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 5:06 PMRarity of surviving two triples
- Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 4:54 PMThe Commanders fantasy football fallout from Laremy Tunsil's devastating injury
- Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 3:36 PMShaun Maloney: Post-match reaction from Rugby Park
- Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 3:23 PMGiants score seven to edge past winless Raiders
Rugby•Aug 9, 2026, 3:04 PMMartin O’Neill absent from Celtic’s win at Kilmarnock as Høgh hits hat-trick
