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Laremy Tunsil, former Ole Miss OT, signs new deal making him highest-paid tackle in NFL history
By Andrew Olson
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Laremy Tunsil is once again the highest-paid tackle in NFL history. The former Ole Miss lineman has landed a new megadeal with the Houston Texans.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Tunsil’s new deal is for 3 years and worth up to $75 million. Two-thirds of that value is fully guaranteed.
Per Saint Omni, #Texans star LT Laremy Tunsil is once again the highest-paid tackle in NFL history, securing a 3-year deal worth $75M with $50M fully guaranteed and $60M in total guarantees. The blindside protector does a true reset on the market. Tunsil represented himself. pic.twitter.com/pEC68BRPSu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2023
Tunsil has played in Houston for the past 4 seasons. With the Texans, he has been selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019, 2020 and 2022. In 2021, Tunsil was limited to just 5 games due to thumb surgery.
Tunsil played 3 seasons at Ole Miss (2013-15). He was an All-SEC selection all 3 years, making the first team his last 2 seasons. After his Rebels career, Tunsil was selected by the Miami Dolphins No. 13 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. Tunsil played his first 3 professional seasons with the Dolphins, making the PFWA’s All-Rookie Team in 2016.
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