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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

Commanders Resign Laremy Tunsil & Grab CB Amik Robertson In Free Agency

from The Chris Russell Show

The Washington Commanders make a massive statement at the start of NFL free agency by re-signing star left tackle Laremy Tunsil, making him the first offensive lineman in league history to earn $30 million per year. Chris Russell breaks down the details of the blockbuster contract, explaining how the deal is structured, what it means for Washington’s salary-cap outlook, and how it sets a new benchmark for elite offensive linemen across the NFL. With free agency only a little over an hour underway, Chris also runs through other early signings around the league before pivoting back to another move by Washington: the team signing cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $16 million deal. Russell analyzes what Robertson brings to the defense and how the addition could impact the Commanders’ secondary, particularly the role of Mike Sainristil, while examining how the overall cornerback room could shake out heading into the upcoming season.

The Washington Commanders make a massive statement at the start of NFL free agency by re-signing star left tackle Laremy Tunsil, making him the first offensive lineman in league history to earn $30 million per year. Chris Russell breaks down the details of the blockbuster contract, explaining how the deal is structured, what it means for Washington’s salary-cap outlook, and how it sets a new benchmark for elite offensive linemen across the NFL. With free agency only a little over an hour underway, Chris also runs through other early signings around the league before pivoting back to another move by Washington: the team signing cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $16 million deal. Russell analyzes what Robertson brings to the defense and how the addition could impact the Commanders’ secondary, particularly the role of Mike Sainristil, while examining how the overall cornerback room could shake out heading into the upcoming season.

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