Tunsil Extension Talks Heat Up

0:00It's March 9th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Washington commanders look close to locking in a contract extension with star-left tackle Laramie Tonsel. He has just one year left on his current deal, with a base salary of $20.9 million next season and a cap hit of $24.9 million. Free agency negotiations kick off Monday a noon eastern time, but that does not pressure Tonsel or the team, since he is still under contract. Recently, he posted several photos and videos on Instagram, wearing last season's commanders uniform, and he even showed up in the Washington area for A. Wizards game. Both sides want a new agreement soon, and team leaders are optimistic it will wrap up quickly, unlike some past holdouts. Fans and insiders see those social media posts as a sign of confidence in staying put. A fresh extension would free up even more cap space for the commanders, who already have over $80 million available and plan to spend big.

1:01It sets the stage for Tonsel to chase top tackle money, similar to Rashon Slater's four-year deal worth $114 million last. Year. The team traded for Tonsel from the Houston Texans last off season, giving a multiple draft picks, and he delivered outstanding play right away as a five-time pro-buller. Expect talks to heat up this week as the deadline nears. Zegan and his sponsor by our partner. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-Sally-Pillow.com