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Commanders lose Laremy Tunsil to injury ahead of Eagles matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:24 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Commanders lose Laremy Tunsil to injury ahead of Eagles matchup

Summary

Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil has suffered a torn triceps during practice, as confirmed by the team on August 8. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, is set to miss the Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13 and potentially a significant portion of the season. The injury is a setback for the Commanders, who dealt with substantial injuries during the previous season. Tunsil's absence will impact the team's offensive line as they face a formidable Eagles squad.

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Status Watch

•Laremy Tunsil confirmed to miss Week 1 due to torn triceps.
•Injury occurred during 1-on-1 pass-rush drills in practice.
•Tunsil expected to require surgery and miss significant time.
•Commanders play Eagles in their opening game on September 13.
•Tunsil joined the Commanders prior to the 2025 season.

Latest Updates

2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders Get Bad Injury News Before Facing Eagles In Week 1

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on September 13. While the game is still one month out, the Eagles learned on Saturday, August 8, that the Commanders are going to be without a key player already. Commanders Get Bad Injury News Before Facing Eagles In […] The post Commanders Get Bad Injury News Before Facing Eagles In Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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