Laremy Tunsil’s recovery has become one of the quiet stories hanging over the Washington Commanders, and a recent social media post only added a little more fuel to the speculation. The five-time Pro Bowl left tackle tore his triceps at training camp, a setback that immediately raised fears he could be done for the season and left Washington scrambling on the blind side.
That’s why his post stood out. Tunsil shared a photo of himself in a Commanders uniform stepping onto the field, and while that could be nothing more than a player posting a routine image, it landed at a time when Washington fans are looking for any sign of good news.
Hold up.
If he is preparing to return at the state we're in, that speaks a lot to the character of Tunsil.
It also tells me how much he believes in Jayden. pic.twitter.com/m52q83yW8k
- Deuce_Redzone (@redzoneinthelab) October 26, 2026
If the post does reflect something more meaningful, then Tunsil getting back on the field would be massive. He has long been one of the league’s premier tackles, with pass protection that’s as steady as it gets and the kind of run-blocking that changes how a defense has to play. Even while sidelined, he has reportedly worked with younger players and taken on a leadership role.
Nothing is official, though. Tunsil would likely need to play with some kind of protective brace on his arm, and the whole decision comes down to how much pain he can tolerate.
Still, if he really is pushing to return, it would say plenty about both his character and his belief in quarterback Jayden Daniels.
For Washington, the football ripple would be huge. A healthy Tunsil would give the entire organization a lift - fans, players, front office, ownership, all of it.
But the Commanders are not going to rush him back just to patch a hole. They need him, badly, but not at the cost of making the injury worse in the long run.
If Tunsil does return, the lineup could shift again. Chris Paul’s run as a starter could be in danger, and Brandon Coleman could move inside to left guard. The TCU product was reportedly on track to win that job before the plans changed, and that path now looks like the most likely one if Tunsil is back at left tackle and Paul continues to fall short.
Washington didn’t do much right last year, but the move to acquire Tunsil was a smart one. He’s a difference-maker, and if he somehow makes it back in the coming weeks, it would be another sign that the Commanders are still fighting through this stretch. If the losses keep piling up, though, sitting him will be the easy call.
For now, the post is just something to watch. It may not mean much in the end, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.
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