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Robert Zeglinski

Laremy Tunsil had the perfect reaction to becoming the highest-paid tackle in NFL history

For a few years now, Laremy Tunsil has more than lived up to his status as a former mid-first-round draft pick. But now, as the Houston Texans enter a new era with head coach DeMeco Ryans, the franchise book-end has a handsome contract to match.

On Sunday, by signing a three-year, $75 million contract ($60 million guarantee), Tunsil became the highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL history. In fact, per Over The Cap, the three-time Pro Bowler (2019-2020, 2022) now makes nearly $2 million more per season than the second-best Trent Williams in San Francisco.

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