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PROTECTION HIT: Tunsil Injury Changes Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Plan
Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps that requires surgery, creating the first major protection pivot around Jayden Daniels.
Tunsil allowed just two sacks on 753 snaps last season, so this is not a clean next-man-up situation. Brandon Coleman has the strongest immediate internal case, Josh Conerly Jr. has natural left tackle logic with pass-protection questions, and Taylor Decker gives Washington a veteran option worth exploring. David Blough can help through quick answers, chip help, delayed releases and tighter timing, but the recovery timeline determines…
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