The Washington Commanders have re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season, according to a person familiar with the move.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the signing had not yet been announced.

Tunsil, who turns 32 this summer, was one of the highest-performing players at the position last season. He ranked second in pass blocking, according to Pro Football Focus, and allowed just two sacks and 15 quarterback pressures in 14 games.

He is a five-time Pro Bowl selection. His new contract is reportedly worth $60.2 million with a $32.5 million signing bonus, the largest for an offensive lineman.

Bringing back Tunsil solidifies the offensive line to protect franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, with versatile Nick Allegretti and Andrew Wylie also re-signing. Allegretti could move to center, with Wylie or Brandon Coleman at left guard, Sam Cosmi at right guard and 2025 first-round pick Josh Conerly at right tackle.

Washington paid a significant price to acquire Tunsil a year ago in a trade with Houston: a third- and a seventh-rounder last year and a second- and a fourth-rounder this year.

The Commanders are looking to bounce back after going 5-12, a significant drop-off from their 2024 run to the NFC championship game. Coach Dan Quinn's staff will have two new coordinators, including David Blough getting promoted to run the offense.

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The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.

Minnesota on Tuesday night sent a 2028 second-round pick to Nashville for the 6-foot-6 McCarron, who is more of a depth option than someone who can play down the middle on one of the top two lines. It’s the second addition in as many days for the Wild, who on Monday claimed forward Robby Fabbri off waivers from St. Louis.

General manager Bill Guerin made his blockbuster move in December by getting elite defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver. That trade included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild's depth there while getting better on the blue line.

It’s unclear how adding McCarron affects Guerin’s other possibilities before the deadline at 3 p.m. EST Friday. Minnesota has been linked to New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, who has been open about his desire to stay not far from the East Coast where his family is — and would be a higher-quality acquisition than McCarron at a much richer cost.

McCarron helps in one area Guerin highlighted: faceoffs, where the Wild rank second worst in the league at a 46.2% success rate. The soon-to-be 31-year-old has won 52.8% of his draws through 59 games this season.

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