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Commanders' Tunsil Out Indefinitely, Coleman Steps In

Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil will miss significant time after undergoing surgery for a left triceps injury, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday.

Tunsil suffered the injury during a drill against pass rusher Odafe Oweh on Saturday and was immediately taken off the field. The team made Tunsil the highest-paid tackle in the NFL just months ago, but his absence is a major blow to the offensive line. Quinn expressed confidence in his replacement, Brandon Coleman, who is expected to take over the starting role at left tackle.

Coleman, who started 12 games at LT as a rookie last year, feels ready for the challenge. He described the transition back to left tackle as "like riding a bike" and expressed excitement about utilizing his athleticism and footwork in the position. Quinn noted Coleman has had an excellent offseason and is prepared to fill the void left by the five-time Pro Bowler. mchezo.co.za