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Laremy Tunsil trade: Micah Parsons explosively reacts to Pro Bowl LT joining Commanders

IMG_0985by:Griffin McVeigh•03/10/25•

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Day One of the NFL free agency has brought plenty of eye-popping moves, even in the trade market. Washington has maybe made the biggest deal of them all, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. Jayden Daniels will now have one of the best out there protecting his blindside.

This has already sent ripples throughout the NFC East, with reactions coming in. Micah Parsons will be going up against Tunsil twice a season with the Dallas Cowboys in a heated division rivalry. Parsons gave his instant response to the trade, possibly having the same thought as a lot of people out there.

Parsons has more than enjoyed going up against Washington throughout his career. The 10.5 sacks and nine tackles for a loss vs. the Commanders are more than when facing any other opponent. Sure, being in a division with them helps but Parsons has been dominant at times when seeing the burgundy and gold.

Tunsil joining the roster brings a little more complication, though. Parsons will now directly have to line up across from someone who has been voted to three consecutive Pro Bowls. Houston needing to reshake the offensive line and Tunsil having a large contract led to this trade, not the talent level.

Washington will likely have the left tackle for two seasons. Of course, the possibility of extension is always there as the Commanders appear to be in the beginning stages of a winning window.

Parsons is looking for his own extension as one of the NFL’s top pass rushers. Unfortunately for No. 11, his job just got a whole lot harder twice a season thanks to a blockbuster trade inside the league.

Laremy Tunsil traded to Washington Commanders in blockbuster deal

The Houston Texans are trading offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. This a big addition for Washington, a team that reached the NFC Championship last season.

Rapoport said the Commanders are also receiving a 2026 fourth-round pick with Tunsil. The Texans will receive a 2025 third-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Tunsil has been with the Texans since 2019 after spending his first three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. During his time in Houston, Tunsil was named to the Pro Bowl five times, including the 2024 season.

On3’s Brian Jones contributed to this report