Attempting to rebound from a 5-12 season, the Washington Commanders are bringing back the anchor of their offensive line and adding some secondary help on defense.
The Commanders on Monday re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreed to sign cornerback Amik Robertson, each on a two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the deals. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the moves had not been announced.
Robertson, who spent the past two seasons with the Detroit Lions, cannot sign his new contract until the new league year opens Wednesday. When that happens, he and Tunsil will be under contract through the 2028 season.
Tunsil, who turns 32 on Aug. 2, was one of the highest-performing players at left tackle last season. He ranked second in pass blocking, according to Pro Football Focus, and allowed just two sacks and 15 quarterback pressures in 14 games.
He is a five-time Pro Bowl selection. His new contract is reportedly worth $60.2 million with a $32.5 million signing bonus, the largest for an offensive lineman.
Washington paid a significant price to acquire Tunsil a year ago in a trade with Houston: a third- and a seventh-rounder last year and a second- and a fourth-rounder this year.
Bringing back Tunsil solidifies the offensive line to protect franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, with versatile Nick Allegretti and Andrew Wylie also re-signing. Allegretti could move to center, with Wylie or Brandon Coleman at left guard, Sam Cosmi at right guard and 2025 first-round pick Josh Conerly at right tackle.
“I know that I can play center, right guard, left guard — whatever it is, I want to compete for a spot," Allegretti said on a video call with reporters. “Depending on what they do, if that center job is something I can compete for, that’s something that I want to do.”
Robertson, who turns 28 on July 6, replaces Marshon Lattimore, whom the Commanders released on Friday. The team had the league's worst-ranked defense last season.
As part of the organizational overhaul just 14 months removed from an improbable run to the NFC championship game, coach Dan Quinn's staff has two new coordinators. David Blough was promoted from assistant QBs coach to run the offense, and Daronte Jones was hired from Minnesota to take control of the defense.
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