NFLPA names Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil Week 1 Community MVP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The NFL Players Association selected Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil as the league's Community MVP for the opening week of the 2026 season. Tunsil earned the honor after hosting a back-to-school event in the Washington D.C. area for 250 local children. Families received backpacks with school supplies and haircuts during the event, which featured music and food. Tunsil is currently off the field while recovering from a triceps injury. The NFLPA will provide a $10,000 donation to a charity of the player's choosing in recognition of his efforts. As a weekly winner, Tunsil also enters the candidate pool for the annual Alan Page Award.
- •Laremy Tunsil received the NFLPA Community MVP award for Week 1.
- •The offensive tackle hosted a back-to-school event for 250 D.C. area children.
- •Tunsil is currently sidelined with a triceps injury.
- •The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to a charity of the player's choice.
- •The award makes Tunsil eligible for the season-long Alan Page Award.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Dual threat’ – Fans react as Laremy Tunsil picks up Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP honour
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFLPA names Laremy Tunsil their Community MVP for Week 1
"Washington Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil has earned recognition away from the field after being named the NFLPA’s Community MVP for Week 1 of the 2026 season. Tunsil received the honour after hosting a back-to-school event for 250 children from low-income families in Washington, D.
"The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil has been named their Community MVP for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:36 PM‘Dual threat’ – Fans react as Laremy Tunsil picks up Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP honour
Washington Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil has earned recognition away from the field after being named the NFLPA’s Community MVP for Week 1 of the 2026 season. Tunsil received the honour after hosting a back-to-school event for 250 children from low-income families in Washington, D.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:27 PMNFLPA names Laremy Tunsil their Community MVP for Week 1
The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil has been named their Community MVP for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
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