Laremy Tunsil remains a steady mentor for Commanders’ young offensive line
Laremy Tunsil has not played since he tore his triceps in training camp, but the five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle has remained an influential presence at the Washington Commanders’ facility, Zach Selby reported Wednesday. Tunsil has worked closely with rookie Josh Conerly and other offensive linemen while he undergoes treatment, offering instruction on technique and serving as a steady leadership voice. His continued attendance at meetings and practices has allowed him to take part in game planning and to pass on fundamentals to younger players.
Conerly credited Tunsil with providing both technical coaching and personal support. “I think it’s been a blessing,” Conerly said, and he noted they worked frequently before the injury on pass sets, footwork and hand placement in run blocking. The pair also stayed connected off the field to discuss life outside football, Conerly added, and that availability has helped Conerly during the season.
Head coach Dan Quinn emphasized the value of Tunsil’s presence for Conerly’s development, calling the relationship “a big piece for us” and describing the veteran as a mentor. Former starting left guard Chris Paul, who played alongside Tunsil in 2025, praised Tunsil’s leadership style, saying he “speaks with intention” and leads by example while quietly boosting locker-room morale. Paul called Tunsil’s presence “absolutely awesome” and said working beside him was “an absolute honor.”
Tunsil has contributed in other ways while sidelined, arranging food trucks for the practice facility during the last week of training camp and doing the same thing last year, Selby reported. He attended the season opener on the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles and remained active in the game plan by asking teammates about what they were seeing, Paul said. Quinn said doctors were pleased with Tunsil’s most recent checkup, but he added there is no specific timetable for a return and that Tunsil is still in the healing process with the hope he could return late in the season.
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Tunsil’s off-field mentorship has accelerated Josh Conerly’s learning curve and steadied the offensive line room while he rehabs. His hands-on coaching on fundamentals and consistent presence in meetings and on the sideline have provided immediate developmental and cultural benefits. If he heals as expected late in the season, Washington will regain his on-field production in addition to the leadership he already supplies.