Houston Texans star left tackle Laremy Tunsil signed a three-year $66 million deal with the organization in 2020 to become the highest-paid player at his position. He has since been replaced on that list, but reclaimed his position after a massive contract extension was revealed on Sunday.
Tunsil has been as solid as any offensive lineman in the league since joining the Texans. He has made three Pro Bowl appearances in four years with the organizaion. Houston very clearly sees his value and paid him accordingly.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tunsil agreed to a three-year $75 million contract extension to stay in Houston. The contract includes $50 million fully guaranteed to him.
Per Saint Omni, #Texans star LT Laremy Tunsil is once again the highest-paid tackle in NFL history, securing a 3-year deal worth $75M with $50M fully guaranteed and $60M in total guarantees. The blindside protector does a true reset on the market. Tunsil represented himself. pic.twitter.com/pEC68BRPSu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2023
While Trent Williams still holds the top overall contract amount for a left tackle, Tunsil is now officially the highest paid at his position per year in NFL history once again.
At $25 million annually, Laremy Tunsil's new deal surpasses Trent Wililams' and David Bakhtiari's previous deals.
Highest-paid O-lineman in average annual salary:
1. Tunsil, $25M
2. Williams, $23.01M
3. Bakhtiari, $23M
4. Lindstrom, $20.5M
5 Big Q & J. Taylor, $20M https://t.co/7lrA02ryKu— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) March 19, 2023
Houston is likely to draft a quarterback in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft to help turn around their franchise.
There’s perhaps no more valuable piece for a rookie quarterback than a reliable left tackle like Tunsil has been. Many took notice of this move and are happy that he will be staying in Houston.
Whatever rookie QB the Texans take (likely Byrce Young 👀👀) their blindside will be well protected for the future https://t.co/gV9eQoyrCL
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) March 19, 2023
Laremy Tunsil repping himself:
In 2020: 3 yr/$66M/$50g
In 2023: 3 yr/$75M/$50gNo agent fees. Resets the market. What a legend. https://t.co/6aGQpL9nY2
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) March 19, 2023
Laremy Tunsil the super agent. Two 3 year deals in a row with being the highest paid. Can get back negotiating at 30 years old. Very impressive https://t.co/khlwobXT9C
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) March 19, 2023
Laremy Tunsil represents himself and has negotiated his way to being the HIGHEST PAID Left Tackle TWICE. Players can take control of their negotiations and reset the market without an agent. @KingTunsil78
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 19, 2023
Tunsil made it very clear last season that he once again wanted to be the highest paid left tackle this offseason. Perhaps even more impressive is that he has now reset the market twice while representing himself in contract negotiations.
He also took to social media after the extension was made official, very clearly excited to be bringing in a whole lot of money.
— Laremy Tunsil (@KingTunsil78) March 19, 2023
