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Laremy Tunsil (shoulder, neck) to undergo tests

Laremy Tunsil is set to undergo tests for an apparent shoulder or neck injury that occurred during practice. The nature of the injury is currently unclear.

First seen Aug 08, 2026 · 5:01 PM UTC · last updated Aug 08 6:30 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Laremy Tunsil isn't a fantasy asset himself, but as Washington's blindside protector for Jayden Daniels, his health carries real ripple effects for your draft board. Reports have him leaving practice for evaluation on what may be a shoulder or neck issue, with the nature and severity still unconfirmed. Until you get clarity on the diagnosis, treat this as a yellow flag rather than a red one.

The practical fantasy impact centers on Daniels and Washington's offensive skill players. Daniels' rushing/passing upside is a major part of his draft appeal, and any real absence from Tunsil — even in camp — could mean shuffled protection, more pressure on Daniels, and added scramble/injury risk for him. If you're drafting Daniels early, this is worth monitoring closely before you lock in his ADP; it doesn't change his outlook today, but it's a thread to pull before your draft. The same logic trickles down to Washington's pass-catchers (Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Zach Ertu-type pieces) — worse protection can mean more negative-play variance for the passing game as a whole.

Given the conflicting confidence levels (50-70%) and no confirmed diagnosis yet, don't overreact. This isn't actionable for adds/drops since Tunsil himself isn't rostered in typical leagues, and it's too early in the offseason to make lineup calls anyway. Instead, flag this in your notes: check beat reporting closer to your draft date for an update on Tunsil's status, and treat any real absence as a marginal downgrade to Daniels' floor, not his ceiling.

Laremy Tunsil (shoulder, neck) to undergo tests

by Diego Sandoval | Commanders Correspondent |

Laremy Tunsil is set to have his apparent shoulder or neck injury evaluated. (Mike Garafolo on X)

Fantasy Impact:

Tunsil left Saturday's practice early after being shaken up in a 1-on-1 drill. The injury originally appeared to be a stinger, but more information should be made available in the coming days.

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