Commanders making bombshell Laremy Tunsil trade with Texans

The Washington Commanders continue to show just how serious they are about maximizing salary cap flexibility during Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract, as they complete a big trade with the Houston Texans to land five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

The NFC runners-up are sending back a second, third and fourth-round draft pick and will also receive a fourth-rounder from the AFC South champions, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. This is obviously a significant move for both sides, but the Commanders’ motives are especially clear in the immediate aftermath of the transaction. They want to fully support their franchise QB going into his sophomore season.