The Houston Texans have extended Laremy Tunsil’s contract for three years with a total worth of $75 million, guaranteeing him $60 million and a signing bonus of $30 million. Tunsil is a three-time Pro Bowler who aimed to set a standard at left tackle in the NFL. There were speculations that the Texans would trade Tunsil as he had only one year remaining on his contract, but Tunsil’s desire to finish his career with the Texans led to an agreement on the extension.
The Texans acquired Tunsil’s services in 2019, following which he quickly earned his first Pro Bowl and helped Houston secure the AFC South championship and a wild-card playoff win. Despite the Texans’ 4-12 record in the subsequent season, Tunsil continued to perform at a high level and earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl. In 2021, he played only five games due to a thumb injury, but the Texans were able to retain him for 2022, during which he played in all 17 games, a first in his career. Tunsil earned his third Pro Bowl and aided rookie running back Dameon Pierce in gaining 939 yards and four touchdowns. Pierce’s carry against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 also earned the NFL’s “Angriest Run of the Year” award.
The Houston Texans have extended Laremy Tunsil’s contract for three years with a total worth of $75 million. Tunsil, who is a three-time Pro Bowler, aimed to set a standard at left tackle in the NFL, not only on the field but also in the tackle market. With this extension, Tunsil has accomplished the financial aspect of his objective. The deal guarantees him $60 million and includes a signing bonus of $30 million.
Speculations regarding the Texans trading Tunsil arose in the lead-up to free agency as he had only one year remaining on his contract. However, Tunsil’s desire to finish his career with the Texans prevailed, and both parties reached an agreement on the extension. The Texans acquired Tunsil’s services from the Miami Dolphins in 2019, following which he quickly earned his first Pro Bowl and helped Houston secure the AFC South championship and a wild-card playoff win.
Despite the Texans’ 4-12 record in the subsequent season, Tunsil continued to perform at a high level and earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl. In 2021, he played only five games due to a thumb injury, which led many to speculate that the Texans would trade him. However, they were able to retain him for 2022, during which he played in all 17 games, a first in his career. In this season, Tunsil earned his third Pro Bowl, and he aided rookie running back Dameon Pierce in gaining 939 yards and four touchdowns. Pierce’s carry against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 also earned the NFL’s “Angriest Run of the Year” award.
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