Tunsil: Trade from Texans wasn't 'anything personal'
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil isn't holding any grudges against the Houston Texans after he was traded to the Washington Commanders in an effort to keep Houston's young core intact.
The Texans shipped out Tunsil and a fourth-round pick in exchange for multiple selections in the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
"It's a young man's game, and I've seen it for myself," Tunsil, 30, said, according to the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala.
"I honestly think it was a business move to play the young guys," Tunsil added. "I don't think it was anything personal. I don't think it was (based) off play last year."
Tunsil was named a Pro Bowler in five of the past six seasons. Tunsil struggled last year, committing 19 penalties, while the Texans' offensive line allowed quarterback C.J. Stroud to be sacked 52 times, the second most in 2024.
The Ole Miss product has two years remaining on a three-year, $75-million extension he signed with the Texans in 2023.
Tunsil didn't elaborate when asked if he's looking for a new deal with the Commanders. "(General manager Adam Peters) and the front office know where I stand on that," he said.
Houston began securing the futures of the team's young stars Monday by reportedly signing Derek Stingley to a three-year, $90-million extension. Stroud and pass-rusher Will Anderson will be eligible for new deals after the 2025 season.
Tunsil appreciates the Texans giving him a heads-up prior to being dealt, a courtesy he said wasn't given when the Miami Dolphins traded him to Houston in September 2019, per The Athletic's Ben Standig.
The Commanders are being proactive in protecting reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels by acquiring Tunsil. Washington acquired Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel after posting a 12-5 record in the regular season and making it to the NFC Championship Game.
"I can't wait to block for Jayden Daniels. ... He's a baller," Tunsil said, according to ESPN's John Keim.